Anopheles algeriensis, a mosquito capable of transmitting the West Nile virus, is new to Sweden. Photo: Anders Lindström/SVAIt is feared that an aggressive species of mosquito has established itself in Sweden, after researchers captured and examined a number of insects in the south of the country capable of carrying the West Nile virus. Mosquito researcher Anders Lindström has managed to capture 50 of the anopheles algeriensis mosquitoes in Falsterbo, south of Malmö. As long as the virus is not found in Sweden however the mosquito is not dangerous – just particularly aggressive. The West Nile virus is not present in Sweden, but in nearby Poland, antibodies to the virus have been found in young storks which have not been outside the country.

Source: The Local August 23, 2017 06:53 UTC