List of butterflies of the Western Ghats
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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)