List of butterflies of the Western Ghats

This is a list of butterfly species found in the Western Ghats region. This region is a biodiversity hotspot and about 334 species of butterflies have been recorded. * Papilionidae—swallowtail butterflies (19 species) * Pieridae—yellow-white butterflies (34 species) * Nymphalidae—brush-footed butterflies (97 species) * Riodinidae—metalmark butterflies (1 species) * Lycaenidae—blues, hairstreaks and gossamer-winged butterflies (101 species) * Hesperiidae—skipper butterflies (83 species)

List of butterflies of the Western Ghats

This is a list of butterfly species found in the Western Ghats region. This region is a biodiversity hotspot and about 334 species of butterflies have been recorded. * Papilionidae—swallowtail butterflies (19 species) * Pieridae—yellow-white butterflies (34 species) * Nymphalidae—brush-footed butterflies (97 species) * Riodinidae—metalmark butterflies (1 species) * Lycaenidae—blues, hairstreaks and gossamer-winged butterflies (101 species) * Hesperiidae—skipper butterflies (83 species)