Butterflies have been found for the first time in Iceland, against the backdrop of global warming, which is transforming the country into a favorable habitat for insects.

First, mosquitoes have been discovered in Iceland, a country that until now had no population of these insects, being one of the few places on Earth without mosquitoes. The phenomenon is linked to global warming, which makes Iceland become more hospitable for insects. Scientists had anticipated this change, considering the existence of favorable habitats, such as marshes and ponds. Iceland is warming four times faster than the rest of the Northern Hemisphere, and glaciers are collapsing, while species of fish from warmer regions have been found in its waters.

Recently, an entomologist confirmed the discovery of three specimens of Culiseta annulata, a cold-resistant species that can survive Icelandic winters. The discovery was made by an amateur researcher who identified the insects on a moth trap. This situation raises concerns about possible tropical diseases that mosquitoes may spread.