Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heatIceland was one of only two mosquito-free havens in the world prior to the discovery, partly due to its cold climate. Insect enthusiast Bjorn Hjaltason encountered the mosquitoes over several nights last week while using wine-soaked ropes to observe moths, local media reported. Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time after the country experienced record-breaking heat this spring. The species are common across parts of Europe and North Africa but it it isn't clear how they reached Iceland, Alfreðsson told CNN. Further monitoring will be required in spring to see if the mosquito species has "truly become established in Iceland", Alfreðsson added.