The discussion centers around the recent discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland, exploring the implications of their presence, potential causes for their arrival, and comparisons to other mosquito species. The scope includes ecological adaptation, climate change effects, and the broader impact on local environments.
Participants express curiosity and concern about the arrival of mosquitoes in Iceland, but there is no consensus on the reasons for their presence or the implications of this change. Multiple competing views and questions remain unresolved.
Participants note the complexity of ecological adaptation and the potential influence of climate change, but do not resolve the underlying assumptions or conditions affecting mosquito survival in Iceland.
Readers interested in ecology, climate change, and the adaptability of species may find this discussion relevant.
I think thats the major question, climate change is already being blamed, but the climate and flora of Iceland is particularly hostile to mosquitoes, despite warming of a few degrees. like many insects they are of course "frequent fliers". The species identified does appear to be quite hardy, but it doesn't represent a significant risk to human health. However not to worry, you can still be eaten alive by the growing biting midge population, apparently introduced around 10 years ago.martinbn said:How did they get there?