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flag Nearly 100 wild bee species and 65 butterfly species in Europe are now at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.

flag A new IUCN assessment reveals escalating extinction risks for wild bees and butterflies across Europe, with nearly 100 wild bee species now threatened—up from 77 in 2014—and 65 of 442 butterfly species at risk, a significant rise from 37 in 2010. flag The Madeiran large white butterfly is now extinct. flag Habitat loss from agriculture, land abandonment, pollution, pesticides, and climate change are key drivers, with rising temperatures, droughts, and wildfires harming many species. flag Experts stress urgent conservation action is needed, as pollinators are vital for food production, with four out of five EU crop and wildflower species depending on them. flag The European Commission called the situation dire and urged coordinated efforts to protect these essential species.

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