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A Scottish summer is synonymous with the humble yet pesky midge.

But Glasgow University scientists have confirmed the continued rise of its distant cousin - the mosquito.

The country is now home to more than 20 different species of the biting insect, and some have been identified in Shetland - the most northern location to date.

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[โ€“] xfc 5 points 1 week ago
[โ€“] x00z@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Well that's Shet.