How climate change impacts on wild pollinators: the case of butterflies in Central Italy

Among wild pollinators, diurnal butterflies are important in natural ecosystems and contribute significantly to agricultural productivity. Worryingly, a growing body of literature suggests that Climate Change (CC) may result in the extinction and decline of many butterfly species. Understanding which species and areas are most vulnerable to CC is essential for planning conservation and mitigation efforts. In this work we present the main results obtained during LIFE project BEEadapt (LIFE21-CCA-IT-LIFE BEEadapt/101074591) which aims to improve wild pollinator climate resilience in four areas in Central Italy, including protected areas, natural and agro-ecosystems.