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Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland

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Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland - the most northern location to date.

More than 700 potential sightings and photos were submitted to the ongoing Mosquito Scotland project.

Researchers had received numerous reports from the public of nuisance biting and originally suspected midges or clegs to be responsible.

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