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Iceland Confirms First Wild Mosquitoes: Three Culiseta annulata Near Reykjavík

A trio of mosquitoes—two females and a male—was verified at a private property after a “wine roping” lure was used; the cold‑tolerant species and recent observations will require monitoring.

📍 Reykjavík area · Iceland 🧪 Natural Science Institute referenced ⏱️ Quick read + interactive
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Confirmed: 3 mosquitoes (2♀, 1♂) collected via wine‑soaked rope lure at a residence near Reykjavík.

Species: Culiseta annulata—cold‑hardy and present in Nordic regions; described in provided text as a nuisance in cooler zones.

Status: First record in the wild for Iceland; additional monitoring was stated as needed.

The verification of three mosquitoes near Reykjavík was described after a wine‑lure method was used. A referenced statement from the Natural Science Institute was noted in coverage. Background on climate and Iceland’s recent environmental activity can be reviewed via CO₂ capture work in Iceland and geothermal context at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. The external account of the discovery can be read at the report.

Specimen Explorer

Female #1
Collected from wine rope lure
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Identified as C. annulata; held by researcher after verification.
Female #2
Same property near Reykjavík
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Confirmed by entomologist who visited after photo review.
Male
Third specimen from the site
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Part of the trio; stored for reference.
What was verified?
Three mosquitoes were discovered using a sweetened wine rope lure at a residence near Reykjavík and were confirmed as Culiseta annulata by an entomologist from the Natural Science Institute.
Species context
C. annulata is described as cold‑adapted and present in the Nordic region; cooler‑region nuisance status was noted; local disease transmission was not described in the provided material.
What happens next?
It was stated that more monitoring would be needed to determine if a population has established.

Readers seeking broader insect and vector context may review urban mosquito alerts, regional disease updates such as global dengue notices, and local chikungunya reports. For conservation‑focused vector control, see Hawaiʻi mosquito control for native birds.

Quick Quiz: Which species was identified near Reykjavík?

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The content above covered the verified sighting near Reykjavík, the identified species, and references for background and related reading.
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