The recent discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland marks a significant ecological change, as the country was one of the last places on Earth without a mosquito population. The species identified, Culiseta annulata, was found by citizen scientist Björn Hjaltason and confirmed by entomologist Matthías Alfreðsson. This finding is attributed to global warming, which has made Iceland's climate more hospitable for insects. The Arctic region is warming at an alarming rate, and Iceland has experienced record heat this year, leading to the establishment of breeding habitats like marshes and ponds. The presence of mosquitoes raises concerns about the potential introduction of diseases typically associated with warmer climates, as similar invasive species have been reported in other regions, such as the U.K.