Identification of Prime Butterfly Areas in Turkey using systematic conservation planning: Challenges and opportunities

► We identified Prime Butterfly Areas (PBAs) in Turkey using Systematic Conservation Planning (SCP) approach. ► We incorporated strengths of other site selection approaches into SCP. ► We included sensitivities of key stakeholders in the assessment to increase implementability. ► The identified 65 PBAs constitute the optimal set of sites for focusing butterfly conservation efforts in Turkey.