List of butterflies of Karnataka
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This is a list of butterfly
species found in Karnataka
State. In this state about 318 species of butterflies have been recorded.
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Butterfly
A butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
species found in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
State. In this state about 318 species of butterflies have been recorded.
- Papilionidae—Swallowtail Butterflies (19 species)
- PieridaePieridaeThe Pieridae are a large family of butterflies with about 76 genera containing approximately 1,100 species, mostly from tropical Africa and Asia. Most pierid butterflies are white, yellow or orange in coloration, often with black spots...
—Yellow-White Butterflies (29 species) - NymphalidaeNymphalidaeThe Nymphalidae is a family of about 5,000 species of butterflies which are distributed throughout most of the world. These are usually medium sized to large butterflies. Most species have a reduced pair of forelegs and many hold their colourful wings flat when resting. They are also called...
—Brush-Footed Butterflies (92 species) - LycaenidaeLycaenidaeThe Lycaenidae are the second-largest family of butterflies, with about 6000 species worldwide, whose members are also called gossamer-winged butterflies...
—Blues, hairstreaks and Gossamer-Winged Butterflies (98 species) - Hesperiidae—Skipper Butterflies (80 species)
Genus Graphium (Pathysa)—The Swordtails, Zebras
- Spot Swordtail, Pathysa nomius (EsperEugenius Johann Christoph EsperEugenius Johann Christoph Esper was a German entomologist. Born in Wunsiedel in Bavaria, he was professor of zoology at Erlangen university.-Life and work:...
, 1798) - Fivebar Swordtail, Pathysa antiphates (CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1775)
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Genus Graphium (Graphium)—The Bluebottles and Jays
- Common JayGraphium dosonThe Common Jay is a black, tropical papilionid butterfly with pale blue semi-transparent central wing bands that are formed by large spots. There is a marginal series of smaller spots. The underside of wings is brown with markings similar to upperside but whitish in color...
, Graphium doson (C. & R. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1864) - Tailed JayGraphium agamemnonThe Tailed Jay is a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly that belongs to the swallowtail family. The butterfly is also called Green-spotted Triangle, Tailed Green Jay, or the Green Triangle. It is a common, nonthreatened species native to India, Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia and...
, Graphium agamemnon (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758) - Common BluebottleGraphium sarpedonGraphium sarpedon, the common bluebottle or blue triangle , is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia, as well as parts of Australia. There are approximately 15 subspecies with differing geographical distributions.-Description:Upperside opaque black...
, Graphium sarpedon (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758)
Genus Atrophaneura (Pachliopta)—The Roses
- Common RosePachliopta aristolochiaeThe Common Rose is a swallowtail butterfly belonging to the Pachliopta subgenus, the Roses, of the genus Atrophaneura or Red-bodied Swallowtails. It is a common butterfly which is extensively distributed across South and South East Asia.-Range:It is widely distributed in Asia...
, Pachliopta aristolochiae (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775) - Crimson RosePachliopta hectorCrimson Rose is a large swallowtail butterfly belonging to the subgenus Pachliopta of the Red-bodied Swallowtails .-Range:...
, Pachliopta hector (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758) - Malabar RosePachliopta pandiyanaMalabar Rose is a swallowtail butterfly belonging to the Pachliopta subgenus, the Roses, of the genus Atrophaneura or the Red-bodied Swallowtails...
, Pachliopta pandiyana (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1881)
Genus Troides—The Birdwings
- Southern BirdwingTroides minosThe Southern Birdwing is a large and striking Swallowtail butterfly endemic to Peninsular India. With a wingspan of 140-190mm, it is the largest butterfly found in southern India....
, Troides minos (CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1779)
Genus Papilio (Chilasa)—The Mimes
- Common Mime, Papilio (Chilasa) clytia, LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758
Genus Papilio (Papilio)—The Swallowtails
- Malabar Banded SwallowtailPapilio liomedonThe Malabar Banded Swallowtail is a beautiful member of the Swallowtail family found in southern India. Earlier considered a subspecies of the Banded Swallowtail of South-east Asia but now considered a distinct species.-Description:Similar to Papilio demolion but distinguishable chiefly by the...
, Papilio liomedon (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1874) - Blue MormonPapilio polymnestorThe Blue Mormon is a large swallowtail butterfly found in South India and Sri Lanka.-Description:Males have the upper wings rich velvety black...
, Papilio polymnestor (CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1775) - Red HelenPapilio helenusThe Red Helen Papilio helenus is a large swallowtail butterfly found in forests in southern India and parts of Southeast Asia.-Range:Sri Lanka, southern and North-East India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Kampuchea, Vietnam, southern China , southern Japan, South Korea, Ryukyu...
, Papilio helenus (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758) - Common MormonPapilio polytesThe Common Mormon is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is known for the mimicry displayed by the numerous forms of its females which mimic inedible Red-bodied Swallowtails, such as the Common Rose and the Crimson Rose.- Names :The common name...
, Papilio polytes (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758) - Malabar RavenPapilio dravidarumThe Malabar Raven is a species of Swallowtail butterfly found in the Western Ghats of India.-Range:Endemic to the Western Ghats in South India. It occurs in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Goa.-Status:...
, Papilio dravidarum (Wood-MasonJames Wood-MasonJames Wood-Mason was a Scottish zoologist who worked in the Indian Museum at Calcutta from 1877 succeeding Prof. John Anderson. He made many collections of marine animals and lepidoptera.-Publications:...
, 1880) - Lime ButterflyPapilio demoleusPapilio demoleus, the Common Lime Butterfly, is a common and widespread Swallowtail butterfly. It gets its name from its host plants which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies it does not have a prominent tail...
, Papilio demoleus (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758) - Common Banded PeacockPapilio crinoThe Common Banded Peacock is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in parts of South Asia, including India and Sri Lanka.-Description:...
, Papilio crino (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1792) - Malabar Banded PeacockPapilio buddhaThe Malabar Banded Peacock is a species of swallowtail found in the Western Ghats of India.-Description:Resembles Papilio palinurus but is larger...
, Papilio buddha (WestwoodJohn Obadiah WestwoodJohn Obadiah Westwood was an English entomologist and archaeologist also noted for his artistic talents.Born in Sheffield, he studied to be a lawyer but abandoned that for his scientific interests....
, 1872) - Paris PeacockPapilio parisThe Paris Peacock, Papilio paris, is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in South Asia.-Male:Upperwings are black and irrorated with dark green scales, which on the outer portion of the forewing coalesce and form an incomplete postdiscal narrow band which is straighter than the similar...
, Papilio paris (LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758)
Genus Pieris, The Whites
- Indian Cabbage WhitePieris canidiaThe Indian Cabbage White is a butterfly in the family Pieridae.-Description:Male has the upperside white to pale cream-colour...
, Pieris canidia LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1768
Genus Anaphaeis—The Pioneers
- Pioneer(Caper White)Anaphaeis aurotaThe Pioneer White or African Caper White is a small to medium-sized butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in South Asia and Africa...
, Anaphaeis aurota FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1793
Genus Cepora—The Gulls
- Common GullCepora nerissaThe Common Gull is a small to medium-sized butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is native to India.-Wet-season brood:...
, Cepora nerissa FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775 - Lesser GullCepora nadinaThe Lesser Gull Cepora nadina is a small to medium sized butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is native to India and Myanmar.-Description:Wet-season brood.Male has the upperside ground-colour white...
, Cepora nadina Lucas, 1852
Genus Ixias—The Indian Orange Tips
- White Orange TipIxias marianneIxias marianne, commonly known as the white orange tip, is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae, found in India and Sri Lanka.-Description:...
, Ixias marianne CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1779 - Yellow Orange TipIxias pyreneYellow Orange Tip , Ixias pyrene is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Description:Dry-season brood. Male upperside: deep sulphur-yellow...
, Ixias pyrene LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1764
Genus Delias—The Jezebels
- Common JezebelDelias eucharisThe Common Jezebel is a medium sized pierid butterfly found in many areas of South and Southeast Asia, especially in the non-arid regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand...
, Delias eucharis DruryDru DruryDru Drury was a British entomologist, one of the foremost of his time.He was born in Wood Lane, London. His father was a silversmith, and Dru took over the business in 1748. He retired as a silversmith in 1789 to devote his time entirely to entomology...
, 1773
Genus Prioneris—The Sawtooths
- Painted SawtoothPrioneris sitaPainted Sawtooth, Prioneris sita is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Description:Upperside: White with a slight greenish tint....
, Prioneris sita C. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1865
Genus Appias—The Puffins and Albatrosses
- Plain PuffinAppias indraPlain Puffin , Appias indra is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Food plants:Drypetes oblongifolia and Putranjiva roxburghii, both from the plant family Putranjivaceae....
, Appias indra MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857 - Striped AlbatrossAppias libytheaStriped Albatross , Appias libythea is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India and Peninsular Malaysia.-See also:*Pieridae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
, Appias libythea FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775 - Chocolate AlbatrossAppias lyncidaChocolate Albatross , Appias lyncida is a butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in South and South East Asia.-Range:...
, Appias lyncida CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1777 - Common AlbatrossAppias albinaThe Common Albatross is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae , that is found in India and Australia....
, Appias albina Felder - Lesser AlbatrossAppias wardiiThe Lesser Albatross, Appias wardii, is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Wet-season brood:The upperside of the male has the groundcolour white...
, Appias wardii (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884)
Genus Leptosia—The Psyche
- PsycheLeptosia ninaThe Psyche is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae and is found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. The upper forewing has a black spot on a mainly white background. The flight is weak and erratic and the body of the butterfly bobs up and down as it beats its wings...
, Leptosia nina FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1793
Genus Hebomoia—The Great Orange Tip
- Great Orange-TipHebomoia glaucippeThe Great Orange Tip is a butterfly belonging to the Pieridae family, that is the Yellows and Whites Butterflies.-Subspecies:Hebomoia glaucippe has the following 27 supspecies:-Wet-season brood:...
, Hebomoia glaucippe LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758
Genus Colotis—The Arabs
- Small Salmon ArabColotis amataThe Small Salmon Arab, Colotis amata is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside has a salmon-pink ground colour...
, Colotis amata FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775 - Large Salmon ArabColotis faustaThe Large Salmon Arab , Colotis fausta is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in Asia....
, Colotis fausta (Olivier, 1804) - Small Orange-TipColotis etridaSmall Orange-Tip , Colotis etrida is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Description:...
, Colotis etrida BoisduvalJean Baptiste BoisduvalJean Baptiste Alphonse Dechauffour de Boisduval was a French lepidopterist and physician. He developed the Boisduval scale and identified many new species of butterflies. One of the most celebrated lepidopterists of France, he was the co-founder of the Société Entomologique de France...
, 1836 - Plain Orange-TipColotis eucharisPlain Orange-Tip , Colotis eucharis is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.-Description:The upper side of the males has a pure white ground colour...
, Colotis eucharis FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775 - Crimson-TipColotis danaeThe Crimson Tip or Scarlet Tip is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in Asia and Africa.-Male:...
, Colotis danae (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775)
Genus Pareronia—The Wanderers
- Dark WandererPareronia ceylanicaThe Dark Wanderer Pareronia ceylanica is a medium sized butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in South and South-east Asia.-Description:...
, Pareronia ceylanica (C. & R. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1865) - Common WandererPareronia valeriaThe Common Wanderer is a medium sized butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, and is found in India.-Description:...
, Pareronia valeria (CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1776)
Genus Catopsilia—The Emigrants
- Common EmigrantCatopsilia pomonaThe Common Emigrant or Lemon Emigrant is a medium sized pierid butterfly found in Asia and parts of Australia. The species gets its name from its habit of migration. Some early authors considered them as two distinct species Catopsilia crocale and Catopsilia pomona.-Description:The species has...
, Catopsilia pomona FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1775 - Mottled EmigrantCatopsilia pyrantheThe Mottled Emigrant, Catopsilia pyranthe, is a medium sized butterfly of the Family Pieridae found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of Australia.-Male:The upperside is chalky-white, slightly tinted in some specimens with green...
, Catopsilia pyranthe LatreillePierre André LatreillePierre André Latreille was a French zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freedom after recognising a rare species he found in the prison, Necrobia ruficollis...
, 1758
Genus Eurema—The Grass Yellows
- Small Grass YellowEurema brigittaSmall Grass Yellow or Broad-bordered Grass Yellow is a small butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India and other parts of Asia. It is also present in Australia and Africa....
, Eurema brigitta CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1780 - Spotless Grass YellowEurema laetaSpotless Grass Yellow is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae , which is found in India.-See also:*Pieridae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India -References:...
, Eurema laeta BoisduvalJean Baptiste BoisduvalJean Baptiste Alphonse Dechauffour de Boisduval was a French lepidopterist and physician. He developed the Boisduval scale and identified many new species of butterflies. One of the most celebrated lepidopterists of France, he was the co-founder of the Société Entomologique de France...
, 1836 - Common Grass YellowEurema hecabeThe Large Grass Yellow or Common Grass Yellow is a small pierid butterfly species found in Asia or Africa. They are found flying close to the ground and are found in open grass and scrub habitats...
, Eurema hecabe LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758 - Three-Spot Grass YellowEurema blandaThree-Spot Grass Yellow , Eurema blanda is a small butterfly of the Family Pieridae, that is, the Yellows and Whites, which is found in India.- External links :* Life cycle of Eurema blanda.-References:...
, Eurema blanda BoisduvalJean Baptiste BoisduvalJean Baptiste Alphonse Dechauffour de Boisduval was a French lepidopterist and physician. He developed the Boisduval scale and identified many new species of butterflies. One of the most celebrated lepidopterists of France, he was the co-founder of the Société Entomologique de France...
, 1836
Genus Colias—The Clouded Yellows
- Nilgiri Clouded YellowColias nilgiriensisThe Nilgiri Clouded Yellow is a small butterfly native to southern India. It belongs to the family Pieridae, wherein it is a member of the "yellows and sulfurs" subfamily Coliadinae....
, Colias nilgiriensis
Genus Libythea—The Beaks
- Common BeakLibythea lepitaThe Common Beak is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Libytheinae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.-Description:The species was earlier considered a race of Libythea celtis...
Libythea lepita (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) - Club BeakLibythea myrrhaThe Club Beak is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Libytheinae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family....
Libythea myrrha', (GodartJean Baptiste GodartJean-Baptiste Godart was a French entomologist.Born at Origny, Godart became impassioned by butterflies in his youth. He was charged by Pierre André Latreille with writing the article on these insects in the Encyclopédie Méthodique...
, 1819)
Genus Parantica—The Glassy Tigers
- Glassy TigerParantica agleaThe Glassy Tiger is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Crows and Tigers, that is, the Danaid group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.-Description:...
, Parantica aglea (StollCaspar StollCaspar Stoll was born in Hessen-Kassel , probably between 1725 and 1730. Being either a clerk or a porter at the Admiralty of Amsterdam, he published several works on entomology. Stoll's publications of stick insects, mantids and their relatives are particularly well known.-Life:In 1791 Stoll wrote...
, 1782) - Nilgiri TigerParantica nilgiriensisThe Nilgiri Tiger is a butterfly found in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills of southern India belonging to the Danaid group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.-Description:...
, Parantica nilgiriensis (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877)
Genus Tirumala—The Blue Tigers
- Dark Blue TigerTirumala septentrionisThe Dark Blue Tiger is a Danaid butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia.-Description:Closely resembles Tirumala limniace, Cramer, but is always sufficiently distinct to be easily recognized, even on the wing. From T...
, Tirumala septentrionis (ButlerArthur Gardiner ButlerArthur Gardiner Butler was an English entomologist, arachnologist and ornithologist...
, 1874) - Blue TigerTirumala limniaceThe Blue Tiger is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Crows and Tigers, that is, the Danaid group of the Brush-footed butterflies family. This butterfly shows gregarious migratory behaviour in southern India.-Description:...
, Tirumala limniace CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1775
Genus Danaus—The Tigers
- Plain TigerDanaus chrysippusDanaus chrysippus, known as the Plain Tiger or African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is widespread in Asia and Africa. It belongs to the Danainae subfamily of the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae...
, Danaus chrysippus LinnaeusCarolus LinnaeusCarl Linnaeus , also known after his ennoblement as , was a Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist, who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature. He is known as the father of modern taxonomy, and is also considered one of the fathers of modern ecology...
, 1758 - Common Or Striped TigerDanaus genutiaThe Common Tiger is one of the common butterflies of India. It belongs to the "Crows and Tigers", that is, the danainae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family...
, Danaus genutia CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1779
Genus Euploea—The Crows
- Common Indian CrowEuploea coreThe Common Crow is a common butterfly found in South Asia. In India it is also sometimes referred to as the Common Indian Crow, and in Australia as the Australian Crow. It belongs to the Crows and Tigers subfamily of the Nymphalidae .The Common Crow is the most common representative of its genus...
, Euploea core (CramerPieter CramerPieter Cramer , was a wealthy Dutch merchant in linen and Spanish wool, and an entomologist. Cramer was the director of the Zealand Society, a scientific society located in Flushing and a member of Concordia et Libertate, based in Amsterdam...
, 1780) - Double-Branded CrowEuploea sylvesterThe Double-branded Crow , also known as the Two-brand Crow in Australia, is a butterfly found in South Asia, Southeast Asia and parts of Australia that belongs to the Crows and Tigers, that is, the Danaid group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.Several races of the butterfly are recognized...
, Euploea sylvester (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1793) - Blue King CrowEuploea klugiiThe Blue King Crow is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Crows and Tigers, that is, the Danaid group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.-Description:...
, Euploea klugii MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1858
Genus Idea—The Tree Nymphs
- Malabar Tree NymphIdea malabaricaThe Malabar Tree-nymph or Malabar Tree Nymph is a large butterfly found in peninsular India that belongs to the danaid group of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in forest clearings and above the forest canopy.-Description:...
, Idea malabarica MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877
Genus Charaxes—The Rajahs
- Tawny RajahCharaxes bernardusThe Tawny Rajah is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the Rajahs and Nawabs group, that is, the Charaxinae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family.-Habits:...
Charaxes bernardus (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1793) - Black RajahCharaxes solonThe Black Rajah is a butterfly species found in tropical Asia. It belongs to the Charaxinae in the brush-footed butterfly family .-Description:...
Charaxes solon (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1793)
Genus Polyura—The Nawabs
- Blue NawabPolyura schreiberiThe Blue Nawab is a butterfly species found in tropical Asia. It belongs to the Charaxinae in the brush-footed butterfly family...
Polyura schreiberi (GodartJean Baptiste GodartJean-Baptiste Godart was a French entomologist.Born at Origny, Godart became impassioned by butterflies in his youth. He was charged by Pierre André Latreille with writing the article on these insects in the Encyclopédie Méthodique...
, 1819) - Common NawabPolyura athamasThe Common Nawab is a species of fast-flying canopy butterfly found in tropical Asia. It belongs to the Charaxinae in the brush-footed butterfly family ....
Polyura athamas (DruryDru DruryDru Drury was a British entomologist, one of the foremost of his time.He was born in Wood Lane, London. His father was a silversmith, and Dru took over the business in 1748. He retired as a silversmith in 1789 to devote his time entirely to entomology...
, 1773) - Anomalous Common NawabPolyura agrariaThe Anomalous Common Nawab is a butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Rajahs and Nawabs group, that is, the Charaxinae group of the Brush-footed butterflies family. The name is based on their resemblance to the Common Nawab Polyura athamas which was described prior to the discovery of the...
Polyura agraria
Genus Discophora—The Duffers
- Southern DufferDiscophora lepidaThe Southern Duffer Discophora lepida is a butterfly found in India that belongs to the The Duffers group, that is, the Morphinae sub family of the Brush-footed butterflies family....
Discophora lepida (Moore, 1857)
Genus Mycalesis—The Bushbrowns
- Whitebar BushbrownMycalesis anaxiasThe White-bar Bushbrown is a species of satyrid butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia. In South Asia, it inhabits Sikkim, eastwards through the hill-ranges to Assam, Cachar, Myanmar and Tenasserim...
Mycalesis anaxias Hewitson, 1862 - Small Longbrand BushbrownMycalesis igiliaThe Small Long-brand Bushbrown is a species of satyrid butterfly found in India....
Mycalesis igilia FruhstorferHans FruhstorferHans Fruhstorfer was a German explorer, insect trader and entomologist who specialised in Lepidoptera. He collected and described many new species of exotic butterflies, especially in Seitz's Macrolepidoptera of the World...
, 1909 - Long-Brand BushbrownMycalesis visalaThe Long-brand Bushbrown is a species of satyrine butterfly found in Asia. It might include the Tamil Bushbrown as subspecies.-Description:...
Mycalesis visala Moore, 1858 - Palebrand BushbrownMycalesis khasiaThe Palebrand Bushbrown is a species of satyrid butterfly found in India....
Mycalesis khasia Evans, 1920 - Redeye BushbrownMycalesis adolpheiThe Redeye Bushbrown Mycalesis adolphei is a species of Satyrine butterfly found in South India.-Description:Upperside dark umber-brown. Fore wing with a large, white-centred, fulvous-ringed black median ocellus and a white-centred preapical much smaller black spot...
Mycalesis adolphei (Guérin-Ménéville, 1843) - Gladeye BushbrownMycalesis patniaThe Gladeye Bushbrown is a satyrid butterfly found in southern India and Sri Lanka.-Description:Upperside:Male has a dark-umber-brown ground-colour slightly suffused with ochraceous. Fore and hind wings with bright ochraceous-yeilow, slender sub-terminal and terminal lines; cilia pale brown...
, Mycalesis patnia Moore, 1857 - Tamil BushbrownMycalesis subditaThe Tamil Bushbrown, Mycalesis subdita, is a satyrine butterfly found in South Asia. It is not resolved whether this is a good species or belongs into Mycalesis visala.-Description:...
Mycalesis subdita Moore - Common BushbrownMycalesis perseusThe Dingy Bushbrown or Common Bushbrown is a species of satyrine butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description:....
Mycalesis perseus (Fabricius, 1775) - Dark Branded BushbrownMycalesis mineusThe Dark-branded Bushbrown, Mycalesis mineus, is a species of satyrine butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Wet-season form.— Upperside dark vandyke-brown; fore and hind wings with slender subterminai and terminal pale lines...
Mycalesis mineus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Genus Lethe—The Treebrowns
- Common TreebrownLethe rohriaThe Common Treebrown Lethe rohria is a species of Satyrine butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Males and females: Upperside vandyke-brown, slightly darker, especially in the female, towards apex of fore wing....
Lethe rohria (Fabricius, 1787) - Tamil TreebrownLethe drypetisThe Tamil Treebrown Lethe drypetis is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside very dark vandyke-brown; fore wing uniform: hind wing with a postdiscal series of three or four blind black ocellar spots...
Lethe drypetis (Hewitson, ?1868) - Bamboo TreebrownLethe europaThe Bamboo Treebrown Lethe europa is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Inner third of hind wing covered with long brown hairs.Male upperside rich dark brown...
Lethe europa (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Ypthima—The Rings
- Common ThreeringYpthima asteropeThe Common Threering or African Ringlet is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in most dry areas of both Africa and Asia....
Ypthima asterope - Jewel FourringYpthima avantaThe Jewel Fourring Ypthima avanta is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia....
Ypthima avanta Moore, 1875 - Common FiveringYpthima baldusThe Common Fivering Ypthima baldus is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia.-Wet-season form:Male: Upperside brown, both fore and hind wing with terminal margins much darker, and generally with more or less distinct subbasal and discal dark bands. Fore wing with a large, slightly oblique,...
Ypthima baldus (Fabricius, 1775) - White FourringYpthima ceylonicaleft|200pxleft|200pxThe White Fourring Ypthima ceylonica is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia.-Description:...
Ypthima ceylonica Hewitson, 1865 - Nilgiri FourringYpthima chenuiThe Nilgiri Fourring Ypthima chenui is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia....
Ypthima chenui (Guérin-Méneville, 1843) - Common FourringYpthima huebneriThe Common Fourring Ypthima huebneri is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia.-Description:-Wet-season form:Upperside greyish brown. Fore wing with the usual comparatively large, bi-pupilled, yellow-ringed, black pre-apical ocellus. Hind wing usually with two, sometimes with three, very...
Ypthima huebneri Kirby, 1871 - Baby FiveringYpthima philomelaThe Baby Fivering Ypthima philomela is a species of Satyrinae butterfly found in Asia....
Ypthima philomela (Linnaeus, 1763)
Genus Zipaetis—The Catseyes
- Tamil Catseye Zipaetis saitis Hewitson, 1863
Genus Orsotriaena—The Nigger
- Nigger Orsotriaena medus (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Melanitis—The Evening Browns
- Common Evening BrownMelanitis ledaMelanitis leda, the Common Evening Brown, is a common species of butterfly found flying at dusk. The flight of this species is erratic. They are found in Africa, South Asia and South-east Asia extending to parts of Australia.-Description:...
Melanitis leda (Linnaeus, 1758) - Dark Evening BrownMelanitis phedimaThe Dark Evening Brown is a species of butterfly found flying at dusk. The flight of this species is erratic. They are found in South Asia.-Food plants:...
Melanitis phedima (Cramer, 1780) - Great Evening BrownMelanitis ziteniusThe Great Evening Brown Melanitis zitenius is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Asia. The species is crepuscular.-Description:Wet-season form....
Melanitis zitenius (Herbst, 1796)
Genus Elymnias—The Palmflies
- Common PalmflyElymnias hypermnestraThe Common Palmfly, Elymnias hypermnestra, is a species of satyrid butterfly found in south Asia.-Description:As some other species in the genus Elymnias, the Common Palmfly presents a precostal cell on the hindwings and a hair tuft of androconial scales on dorsal discal cell of hindwings.This...
Elymnias hypermnestra (Linnaeus, 1763)
Genus Cirrochroa—The Yeomen
- Tamil YeomanCirrochroa thaisThe Tamil Yeoman is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in forested areas of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia....
Cirrochroa thais (Fabricius, 1787)
Genus Phalanta—The Leopards
- Small LeopardPhalanta alcippeThe Small Leopard Phalanta alcippe is a butterfly of the Nymphalid or Brush-footed Butterfly family found in Asia.-Subspecies:*Phalanta alcippe alcippe...
Phalanta alcippe Stoll, 1782 - Leopard Phalanta phalantha Drury, 1773
Genus Argynnis—The Fritillaries
- Indian FritillaryArgynnis hyperbiusThe Indian Fritillary is butterfly of the Nymphalid or brush-footed butterfly family.-Description:Male: Upperside: fore wing rich orange-yellow, hind wing paler yellow, with the following black markings: Fore wing: cell with a basal short transverse streak, a medial broad oval loop, its outer...
Argynnis hyperbius Linnaeus, 1763
Genus Cethosia—The lacewings
- Tamil LacewingCethosia nietneriThe Tamil Lacewing is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Male:Upperside deep black. Fore wing: a broad line along both sides of the basal halves of veins 1 and 2 and of median vein ochraceous; a curved series of short bluish streaks between the veins beyond apex of cell,...
Cethosia nietneri Felder & Felder, 1867
Genus Acraea—The Tawny Coster
- Tawny CosterAcraea terpsicoreThe Tawny Coster is a small leathery winged butterfly which is common in grassland and scrub habitats. It belongs to the Nymphalidae or brush-footed butterfly family. It has a weak fluttery flight. It is avoided by most insect predators...
Acraea terpsicore (Linnaeus, 1758)
Genus Limenitis—The Admirals
- CommanderLimenitis procrisThe Commander , sometimes included in the genus Limenitis), is a medium-sized, strikingly coloured brush-footed butterfly found in Asia. It is notable for the mode of concealment employed by its caterpillar and the cryptic camouflage of its pupa.-Description:The Commander has a wingspan of about 6...
Limenitis procris (Cramer, 1777)
Genus Athyma—The Sergeants
- Common SergeantAthyma periusThe Common Sergeant is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description: The Athyma perius male has black wings with a series of white markings, while the female is a blackish brown. The underside of the wings are ochre yellow with the white markings as on the...
Athyma perius (Linnaeus, 1758) - Blackvein SergeantAthyma rangaThe Blackvein Sergeant is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Southwest India and parts of Southeast Asia.-Description:Upperside: Male velvety black, female very dark brown, suffused with bluish in certain lights....
Athyma ranga Moore, 1857 - Staff SergeantAthyma selenophoraThe Staff Sergeant is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in tropical and subtropical Asia.-Description:Male Upperside- black- Forewing: discoidal streak deep red, twice divided, the apical portion dusky white; three elongate oval white spots in the interspaces beyond; a distinct white band,...
, Athyma selenophora (Kollar, 1844) - Colour SergeantAthyma nefteThe Colour Sergeant is a species of brush-footed butterfly found in tropical South and Southeast Asia.-Description:Description based on Bingham.-Athyma nefte nivifera:Borneo and Malay Peninsula....
, Athyma nefte (Cramer, 1780)
Genus Pantoporia—The Lascars
- Common LascarPantoporia hordoniaThe Common Lascar is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in tropical and subtropical Asia.-Wet-season form:Both male and female have upperside black with orange markings...
Pantoporia hordonia (Stoll, 1790) - Extra LascarPantoporia sandakaThe Extra Lascar is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in tropical and subtropical Asia....
Pantoporia sandaka (Butler, 1892)
Genus Neptis—The Sailers
- Common SailerNeptis hylasNeptis hylas, sometimes known as the Common Sailer, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a characteristic stiff gliding flight achieved by short and shallow wingbeats just above the horizontal....
Neptis hylas Linnaeus, 1758 - Shortbanded SailerNeptis columellaThe Short banded Sailer, Neptis columella is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description:Upperside black, with white markings...
Neptis columella - Chestnut-Streaked SailerNeptis jumbahThe Chestnut-Streaked Sailer Neptis jumbah is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Male somewhat resembles Neptis columella, but differs as follows:— Upperside fuliginous black, the interspaces between the veins deeper black, very conspicuous in certain lights,...
Neptis jumbah Moore, 1857 - Yellowback SailerNeptis virajaThe Yellowback Sailer, Lasippa viraja is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Males and females Upperside black; markings orange-yellow...
Neptis viraja - Sullied SailerNeptis somaThe Sullied Sailer, Neptis soma is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Wet season form:Males and females, upperside fuliginous black, with somewhat sullied white markings...
Neptis soma - Clear SailerNeptis nataThe Clear Sailer, Neptis nata is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia....
Neptis nata - Southern Sullied SailerNeptis cliniaThe Southern Sullied Sailer, Neptis clinia is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-See also:*Nymphalidae*List of butterflies of India*List of Butterflies of India...
Neptis clinia
Genus Parthenos—The Clipper
- ClipperParthenos sylviaThe Clipper is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and South-East Asia found mostly in forested areas. The Clipper is a fast flying butterfly and has a habit of flying with its wings flapping stiffly between the horizontal position and a few degrees below the horizontal...
Parthenos sylvia (Cramer, 1775)
Genus Euthalia—The Barons
- Common BaronEuthalia acontheaThe Common Baron - often called simply "baron" - is a medium-sized nymphalid butterfly native to India and Southeast Asia. It flies with stiff wing beats and often glides. The wing is not flapped very far below the horizontal....
Euthalia aconthea (Cramer, 1777) - Gaudy BaronEuthalia lubentinaThe Gaudy Baron is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description:Male. Upperside dark greenish brown...
Euthalia lubentina (Cramer, 1777) - BaronetEuthalia naisThe Baronet Euthalia nais is a species of Nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:* Male+female Upperside tawny yellow, base of both fore and hind wing dusted with fuscous scales; cilia black, alternated with white...
Euthalia nais (Forster, 1771) - Blue BaronEuthalia telchiniaThe Blue Baron is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description:Fore wing: costa strongly arched, not falcate below apex, which is slightly truncate; termen slightly concave, tornus rounded but very distinct, dorsum straight...
Euthalia telchinia (Ménétriés, 1857)
Genus Tanaecia—The Counts
- Grey CountTanaecia lepideaThe Grey Count is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South and Southeast Asia.-Description:Upperside dark brown, paler in the female, with very obscure black markings of transverse lines across the cells of both fore and hind wings and an oblique discal fascia on the fore wing; an ash-grey...
Tanaecia lepidea (Butler, 1868)
Genus Dophla—The Dukes
- Redspot DukeDophla evelinaThe Redspot Duke, Dophla evelina, is a species of brush-footed butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside somewhat dark metallic green...
Dophla evelina (Stoll, 1790)
Genus Cyrestis—The Map Butterflies
- Common MapCyrestis thyodamasThe Common Map is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.-Description:Males and females upperside white, in many specimens pale ochraceous yellow, veins black...
Cyrestis thyodamas Boisduval, 1836
Genus Ariadne—The Castors
- Angled CastorAriadne ariadneAriadne ariadne, also known as the Angled Castor, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Males and females have fore wing truncate at apex; termen angulated at interspace 5, and again at apex of vein 3, concave between; tornus obtusely angulate. Hind wing: termen more or...
Ariadne ariadne Linnaeus, 1763 - Common CastorAriadne merioneAriadne merione, also known as the Common Castor, is an orange butterfly with brown lines whose larvae feed almost exclusively on Castor Ricinus communis. It is similar in appearance to Ariadne ariadne, the Angled Castor....
Ariadne merione
Genus Euripus—The Courtesans
- Painted CourtesanEuripus consimilisThe Painted Courtesan Euripus consimilis is a species of Nymphalid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male. Upperside: fore wing black with the following white streaks and spots: a long streak from base, outwardly broadened and diffuse in interspace 1, a short slender streak in cell with a minute...
Euripus consimilis (Westwood, 1850)
Genus Vanessa—Admirals, Painted Lady
- Indian Red AdmiralVanessa indicaVanessa indica, called the Asian Admiral in the United States and the Indian Red Admiral elsewhere, is a butterfly found in the higher altitude regions of India. It is a close relative of the Painted Lady.-Description:...
Vanessa indica (Herbst, 1794) - Painted LadyVanessa carduiVanessa cardui is a well-known colourful butterfly, known as the Painted Lady, or in North America as the Cosmopolitan. This butterfly has a strange pattern of flying in a sort of screw shape.-Distribution:...
Vanessa cardui
Genus Junonia—The Pansies
- Gray PansyJunonia atlitesThe Gray Pansy Junonia atlites is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Upperside of both sexes pale lavender-brown, apical half of wings paler...
Junonia atlites (Linnaeus, 1763) - Peacock PansyJunonia almanaThe Peacock Pansy, Junonia almana, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia. It exists in two distinct adult forms, which differ chiefly in the patterns on the underside of the wings; the dry-season form has few markings, while the wet-season form has additional eyespots and...
Junonia (Precis) almana (Linnaeus, 1758) - Yellow PansyJunonia hiertaThe Yellow Pansy, Junonia hierta, is a species of nymphalid butterfly found in the Palaeotropics. It is usually seen in open scrub and grassland habitats.-Description:The male upperside is bright yellow...
Junonia (Precis) hierta (Fabricius, 1798) - Chocolate PansyJunonia iphitaThe Chocolate Pansy or Chocolate Soldier is a butterfly found in Asia.It is about in wingspan and the female can be told apart from the male by white markings on the oblique line on the underside of the hind wing...
, Junonia (Precis) iphita (Cramer, 1779) - Lemon PansyJunonia lemoniasJunonia lemonias, also known as the Lemon Pansy, is a common nymphalid butterfly found in South Asia. It is found in gardens, fallow land, and open wooded areas.-Description:...
Junonia (Precis) lemonias (Linnaeus, 1758) - Blue PansyJunonia orithyaJunonia orithya is a nymphalid butterfly with many subspecies occurring from Africa, through southern and south-eastern Asia, and in Australia. In India its common English name is the Blue Pansy, but in southern Africa it is known as the Eyed Pansy as the name Blue Pansy refers to Junonia oenone...
Junonia orithya (Linnaeus, 1758)
Genus Hypolimnas—The Eggflies
- Great EggflyHypolimnas bolinaThe Great Eggfly , also called the Blue Moon Butterfly in New Zealand or Common Eggfly, is a species of nymphalid butterfly.-Race bolina:...
Hypolimnas bolina (Linnaeus, 1758) - Danaid EggflyHypolimnas misippusThe Danaid Eggfly, Mimic, or Diadem is a widespread species of nymphalid butterfly. It is well known for polymorphism and mimicry. Males are blackish with distinctive white spots that are fringed in blue...
Hypolimnas misippus (Linnaeus, 1764)
Genus Kallima—The Oakleafs
- South Indian Blue OakleafKallima horsfieldiThe South Indian Blue Oakleaf is a nymphalid butterfly found in India. The underside appears like a leaf complete with midrib while the upperside is brilliantly coloured.-Dry season form:Males and females indigo-blue...
Kallima horsfieldi Kollar, 1844
Genus Doleschallia—The Autumn Leaf
- AutumnleafDoleschallia bisaltideThe Autumnleaf Doleschallia bisaltide is a nymphalid butterfly found in India, also found in Australia where known as Leafwing.-Description:thumb|right|Upperside View at Jairampur, Arunachal Pradesh, India....
Doleschallia bisaltide malabarica (Cramer, 1777)
Genus Abisara, The Judies
- Plum JudyAbisara echeriusThe Plum Judy is a small but striking butterfly found in Asia belonging to the Punches and Judies family. This active butterfly is usually seen at the tops of trees and amidst foliage....
, Abisara echerius (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1901)
Genus Logania—The Mottles
- Mottle Logania distanti Semper, 1889.
Genus Spalgis—The Apefly
- ApeflySpalgis epiusThe Apefly is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It gets its name from the supposed resemblance of its caterpillar to the face of an ape.-Male:...
Spalgis epius (Westwood, 1851) (L6.1)
Genus Talicada—The Red Pierrot
- Red PierrotTalicada nyseusThe Red Pierrot is a small but striking butterfly found in South Asia and South-East Asia belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family...
Talicada nyseus GuérinFélix Édouard Guérin-MénevilleFélix Édouard Guérin-Méneville was a French entomologist.Guérin-Méneville changed his surname from Guérin in 1836. He was the author of the illustrated work Iconographie du Règne Animal de G. Cuvier 1829–1844, a complement to the work of Georges Cuvier and Pierre André Latreille, which lacked...
, 1843. (L8.1)
Genus Castalius—The Common Pierrot
- Common PierrotCastalius rosimonThe Common Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Distribution:Sri Lanka. India, Myanmar; Tenasserim, extending into the Malayan Subregion...
Castalius rosimon Fabricius, 1775. (L9.1) - Dark PierrotCastalius anandaThe Dark Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It was formerly placed in the genus Castalius, and with the delimitation of Castalius versus Tarucus being not fully resolved this may well be correct.-Distribution:Peninsular and South India;...
Castalius ananda de Nicéville, 1884 previously Tarucus ananda De Nicéville (L10.1)
Genus Caleta—The Angled Pierrot
- Angled PierrotCaleta caletaThe Angled Pierrot is a species of blue butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:Male upperside is dark brownish black, a broad medial oblique white band across both fore and hind wings, not extended on the fore wing above vein 5, above vein 3 produced shortly outwards and downwards into a...
Caleta caleta Hewitson, 1876 earlier Castalius caleta Moore (L9.2)
Genus Discolampa—The Banded Blue Pierrot
- Banded Blue PierrotDiscolampa ethionBanded Blue Pierrot Discolampa ethion is a contrastingly marked butterfly found in South Asia that belongs to the Blues or Lycaenidae family.-Description:...
Discolampa ethion Westwood, 1851 earlier Castalius ethion Doubleday & Hewitson (L9.3)
Genus Tarucus—The Blue Pierrots
- Spotted PierrotTarucus callinara* Tarucus callinara . Pierrot The Spotted Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Tarucus callinara Butler, 1886 (L10.4) - Striped PierrotTarucus naraThe Striped Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
Tarucus nara Kollar, 1848 (L10.9) - Indian PierrotTarucus indicaThe Indian Pierrot is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Tarucus indica Evans, 1932
Genus Syntarucus—The Zebra Blue
- Zebra Blue Syntarucus plinius (Fabricius, 1793) (L11.1) (synonyms Leptotus plinius, Tarucus pliniusTarucus pliniusThe Zebra Blue or Plumbago Blue is a species of blue butterfly found in India.-Description:This form closely resembles in both sexes on the upperside Tarucus theophrastus, but the character and disposition of the markings on the underside are completely different.Male Upperside: dark violet with,...
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Genus Azanus—The Babul Blues
- Bright Babul BlueAzanus ubaldusThe Bright Babul Blue, Desert Babul Blue, or Velvet-spotted Blue is a small butterfly found in India and Africa that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Azanus ubaldus Cramer, 1782 (L12.1) - Dull Babul BlueAzanus uranusThe Dull Babul Blue or Indian Babul Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Closely resembles A. ubaldus, Cramer...
Azanus uranus Butler, 1886 (L12.2) - African Babul BlueAzanus jesousThe African Babul Blue or Topaz-spotted Blue is a small butterfly found in India and Africa that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Azanus jesous Guérin-Meneville, 1847 (L12.4)
Genus Neopithecops—The Quaker
- QuakerNeopithecops zalmoraThe Quaker is a small butterfly found in South Asia and Southeast Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:-Wet-season form:...
Neopithecops zalmora Butler 1870 (L15.1)
Genus Megisba—The Malayan
- MalayanMegisba malayaThe Malayan is a small butterfly found in South Asia. It belongs to the family of gossamer-winged butterflies ....
Megisba malaya (Horsfield, 1828) (H20.1, p. 220)
Genus Celastrina—The Hedge Blues
- Plain Hedge BlueCelastrina lavendularisThe Plain Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Celastrina lavendularis (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877) previously Lycaenopsis lavendularis Moore (L19.15)
Genus Acytolepis—The Hedge Blues
- Common Hedge BlueAcytolepis puspaThe Common Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Borneo and New Guinea that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:...
Acytolepis puspa (Horsfield, 1828) previously Lycaenopsis puspa (Toxopeus) (L19.1) - Hampson's Hedge BlueAcytolepis lilaceaThe Hampson's Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in Sri Lanka that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Acytolepis lilacea (Hampson, 1889) Lycaenopsis lilacea Hampson (L19.2)
Genus Akasinula—The White Hedge Blue
- White Hedge BlueAkasinula akasaThe White Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male Upperside, fore wing: black; a medial triangular area that extends from base outwards to the disc white, suffused at base and anteriorly with iridescent blue that spreads...
Akasinula akasa (Horsfield, 1828) previously Lycaenopsis akasa Frühstorfer (L19.10)
Genus Cyaniris—The Hedge Blues
- Whitedisc Hedge BlueCyaniris albidiscaThe Whitedisc Hedge Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Taxonomy:The butterfly was earlier known as Lycaenopsis albidisca Moore.-Description:...
Cyaniris albidisca MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883 previously Lycaenopsis albidisca Moore (L19.6)
Genus Chilades—The Lime Blue
- Lime BlueChilades laiusThe Lime Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Wet-season brood Male has a bluish-purple upperside...
Chilades laius (Cramer, 1782) (L21.1) - Indian CupidChilades parrhasiusThe Indian Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Chilades parrhasius (Fabricius, 1793) previously Everes parrhasius Fabricius (L16.4) - Small CupidChilades contractaThe Small Cupid is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Chilades contracta (Butler 1880) previously Euchrysops contracta Butler (L23.2)?
Genus Zizeeria—The Grass Blues
- Dark Grass Blue Zizeeria lysimon (Hübner, 1798–1803) (L22.3)
- Lesser Grass Blue Zizeeria otis (Fabricius, 1787) (L22.5)
Genus Pseudozizeeria—The Pale Grass Blue
- Pale Grass BluePseudozizeeria maha.The Pale Grass Blue is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Wet-season brood:Male. Upperside silvery light blue with a satiny sheen in certain lights...
Pseudozizeeria maha (Kollar, 1848) previously Zizeeria maha Kollar (L22.2)
Genus Zizula—The Tiny Grass Blue
- Tiny Grass Blue Zizula gaika (Trimen, 1862) synonym Zizula hylaxZizula hylaxThe Gaika Blue or Tiny Grass Blue is a species of blue butterfly.-Description:Male Upperside: dull violet-blue, which changes to a brighter tint of violet in certain lights...
(Fabricius 1775) (now suppressed) (L22.4)
Genus Freyeria—The Grass Jewel
- Grass JewelFreyeria trochylusThe Grass Jewel is a small butterfly found in Africa, southern Europe, India and southern Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: brown, somewhat variable in tint...
Freyeria trochylus (Freyer, 1845) previously Zizeeria trochilus Freyer (L22.1)
Genus Euchrysops—The Gram Blues
- Gram BlueEuchrysops cnejusThe Gram Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside: pale purplish suffused with a bluish shade, apparent only in certain lights. Fore wing: a slender black anticiliary line edged on the inner side narrowly with fuscous dark...
Euchrysops cnejus (Fabricius, 1798) (L23.1)
Genus Edales—The Plains Cupid
- Plains CupidEdales pandavaThe Plains Cupid, Chilades pandava, is a species of blue butterfly found in India. They are among the few butterflies that breed on plants of the cycad family.-Wet-season brood:Male upperside is lavender-blue...
Edales pandava (Horsfield, 1829) previously Euchrysops pandava Horsfield (L23.3)
Genus Anthene—The Ciliate Blues
- Ciliate BlueAnthene emolusThe Ciliate Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Male:Upperside: dull purple; bases of the wings suffused with blue ; both fore and hind wings with well-marked jet-black anticiliary lines, that on the fore wing expand slightly at tho apex...
Anthene emolus (GodartJean Baptiste GodartJean-Baptiste Godart was a French entomologist.Born at Origny, Godart became impassioned by butterflies in his youth. He was charged by Pierre André Latreille with writing the article on these insects in the Encyclopédie Méthodique...
, 1823) previously Lycaenesthes emolus Godart (L24.1) - Pointed Ciliate BlueAnthene lycaeninaThe Pointed Ciliate Blue is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:...
Anthene lycaenina (C. FelderCajetan Freiherr von FelderBaron Cajetan von Felder, German: Cajetan Freiherr von Felder was an Austrian jurist, politician, and entomologist...
, 1868) previously Lycaenesthes lycaenina Felder (L24.2)
Genus Catochrysops—The Forget-me-nots
- Forget-me-notCatochrysops straboThe Forget-me-not is a small butterfly found in Asia that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family. It is found in Ceylon, India, from Sikkim to Indochina and in Sundaland, Sulawesi and the Philippines....
Catochrysops strabo (Fabricius, 1793) (L25.1) - Silver Forget-me-notCatochrysops panormusThe Silver Forget-me-not is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of C. panorma from the Philippines-See also:*Lycaenidae...
Catochrysops panormus (C. Felder, 1860)
Genus Lampides—The Ceruleans and the Peablue
- PeablueLampides boeticusThe Peablue, Pea Blue, or Long-tailed Blue is a small butterfly found in Europe, Africa, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia that belongs to the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged family....
Lampides boeticus (Linnaeus, 1767) (L26.1)
Genus Jamides—The Ceruleans
- Dark CeruleanJamides bochusThe Dark Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Male upperside, fore wing: velvety jet-black; base deep blue, beautifully metallic and shining, measured on the dorsum this colour occupies three-fourths of its length from base, its...
Jamides bochus Stoll, 1782 (L27.1) - Common CeruleanJamides celenoThe Common Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India belonging to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-Description:Like many tropical butterflies, this species shows seasonal polyphenism, with the appearance differing between adults according to the season.-Dry-season brood:Male upperside has the...
Jamides celeno (Cramer, 1775) (L27.3) - Metallic CeruleanJamides alectoThe Metallic Cerulean is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Jamides alecto (Felder, 1860) (L27.7)
Genus Nacaduba—The Lineblues
- Large Four-line BlueNacaduba pactolusNacaduba pactolus is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Description:A very variable form both in the shade of the ground-colour on the upperside and in the width, and more or less in the arrangement also of the transverse white lines that cross the wings.Typical Male.—Upperside : ...
Nacaduba pactolus (Felder, 1860) (L30.2) - Pale Four-line BlueNacaduba hermusThe Pale Four-line Blue Nacaduba hermus is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Male:The upperside of the male is dark purplish brown. The fore and hindwings have a black ante-ciliary lines. The hindwing has two black spots that are nearly equal, one in interspace 1 and the other in...
Nacaduba hermus (Felder, 1860) (L30.3) - Pointed LineblueNacaduba heliconPointed Lineblue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of N. helicon from the Philippines...
Nacaduba helicon Felder,? (L30.7) - Transparent Six-line BlueNacaduba kuravaThe Transparent Six-line Blue Nacaduba kurava is a species of Lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside: pale dull violet with in certain lights a frosted silvery sheen; bases of wings suffused slightly with blue. Fore wing: a slender anticiliary dark brown line...
Nacaduba kurava (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) (L30.8) - Opaque Six-line BlueNacaduba beroeThe Opaque Six-line Blue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-External links:* Correctly determined photos of N. beroe from the Philippines...
Nacaduba beroe (Felder & Felder, 1865) (L30.9) - Rounded Six-line BlueNacaduba bereniceThe Rounded Six-line Blue Nacaduba berenice is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Southeast Asia.-Race plumbeomicans:Male upperside: dull purplish-blue, in certain lights with a shining plumbeous frosting. Fore and hind wings: black anticiliary lines and on the hind wing the black subterminal...
Nacaduba berenice (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869) (L30.10) - Dark Ceylon Six-line BlueNacaduba calauriaDark Ceylon 6-Lineblue is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia....
Nacaduba calauria (C. Felder, 1860)
Genus Prosotas—The Lineblues
- Common LineblueProsotas noraThe Common Lineblue Prosotas nora is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male Upperside: purplish-brown or purplish with a dark tint, some specimens brown with, a very slight purplish sheen seen only in certain lights...
Prosotas nora (Felder, 1860) previously Nacaduba nora Felder (L30.13) - Tailless LineblueProsotas dubiosaThe Tailless Lineblue is a species of blue butterfly found in Asia. It is called the Small Purple Line Blue in Australia.-Range:...
Prosotas dubiosa (Semper, 1879) previously Nacaduba dubiosa Evans (L30.14) - White-tipped LineblueProsotas noreiaThe White-tipped Lineblue Prosotas noreia is a species of lycaenid butterfly found in South Asia.-Race hampsoni:Male upperside pale brown flushed with shining purple...
Prosotas noreia (Felder, 1868) previously Nacaduba noreia Felder (L30.15)
Genus Petrelea—The Dingy Lineblue
- Dingy LinebluePetrelea danaThe Dingy Lineblue Petrelaea dana is a species of Lycaenid butterfly found in Asia.-Description:Male upperside: from pale violet to dark bluish-purple. Fore and hind wings: comparatively broad, anticiliary brown lines widened slightly at apex of fore wing...
Petrelea dana (De Nicéville, 1884) previously Nacaduba dana De Nicéville (L30.16)
Genus Curetis—The Sunbeams
- Indian SunbeamCuretis thetisThe Indian Sunbeam, Curetis thetis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Distribution:The butterfly occurs in Peninsular India, south of the Himalayas, but not in the desert tracts or in areas with a scanty rainfall; parts of Assam; Saurashtra; Bengal, Sylhet onto Myanmar...
Curetis thetis (DruryDru DruryDru Drury was a British entomologist, one of the foremost of his time.He was born in Wood Lane, London. His father was a silversmith, and Dru took over the business in 1748. He retired as a silversmith in 1789 to devote his time entirely to entomology...
, 1773) (L40.1) - Shiva's SunbeamCuretis sivaThe Shiva's Sunbeam, Curetis siva is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Curetis siva Evans, 1954 - Toothed SunbeamCuretis dentataThe Toothed Sunbeam, Curetis dentata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Curetis dentata MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879
Genus Iraota—The Silverstreak Blues
- Silverstreak BlueIraota timoleonThe Silverstreak Blue, Iraota timoleon is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Iraota timoleon StollCaspar StollCaspar Stoll was born in Hessen-Kassel , probably between 1725 and 1730. Being either a clerk or a porter at the Admiralty of Amsterdam, he published several works on entomology. Stoll's publications of stick insects, mantids and their relatives are particularly well known.-Life:In 1791 Stoll wrote...
, 1790 (L41.1)
Genus Horsfieldia—The Leaf Blue
- Leaf Blue Horsfieldia anita MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
Genus Thaduka—The Many-tailed Oak-Blue
- Many-tailed Oak-BlueThaduka multicaudataThe Many-tailed Oak-Blue, Thaduka multicaudata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Thaduka multicaudata Moore, 1878 (L43.1)
Genus Arhopala—The Oakblues
- Large OakblueArhopala amantesThe Large Oakblue, Arhopala amantes is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Gallery:Arhopala amantes is largest lycanid in Sri Lanka.It's surprisingly inconspicuous on the wing despite the brilliant metallic blue markings on its upper side.In the female, the blue scales are...
Arhopala amantes (Hewitson, 1862) previously Amblypodia amantes Hewitson (L45.18) - Aberrant BushblueArhopala abseusThe Aberrant Oakblue or Aberrant Bushblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Arhopala abseus (Hewitson, 1862) previously Amblypodia abseus (L45.39) - Dark Broken-Band OakblueArhopala atraxThe Dark Broken-band Oakblue or Indian Oakblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Arhopala atrax (Hewitson, 1862)
Genus Nilasera—The Oakblues
- Centaur OakblueNilasera centaurusThe Centaur Oakblue or Dull Oakblue is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Nilasera centaurus (Fabricius, 1775) previously Amblypodia centaurus Moore (L45.16)
Genus Panchala—The Oakblues
- Rosy OakbluePanchala aleaThe Rosy Oakblue, Arhopala alea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Panchala alea (Hewitson, 1862) previously Amblypodia alea Hewitson (L45.11)
Genus Narathura—The Tamil Oakblue
- Tamil OakblueNarathura bazaloidesThe Tamil Oakblue, Arhopala bazaloides is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. Also known as Lycaenidae, they are members of the superfamily Papilionoidea, the true butterflies...
Narathura bazaloides (Hewitson, 1878) previously Amblypodia bazaloides Hewitson (L45.23)
Genus Surendra—The Acacia Blue
- Common Acacia BlueSurendra quercetorumThe Common Acacia Blue, Surendra quercetorum is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The larvae feed on Acacia pennata and Acacia caesia.-Subspecies:*Surendra quercetorum quercetorum...
Surendra quercetorum (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) (L46.1)
Genus Zinaspa—The Silver Streaked Acacia Blue
- Silver Streaked Acacia BlueZinaspa todaraThe Silver Streaked Acacia Blue, Zinaspa todara is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Zinaspa todara (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883) previously Surendra todara Moore (L46.2)
Genus Loxura—The Yamfly
- YamflyLoxura atymnusThe Yamfly , Loxura atymnus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.Yamfly was sighted in the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh by members of Butterfly Conservation Society, a Hyderabad based organisation. A solitary butterfly was found in the Rajahmundry-Rampachodavaram road in...
Loxura atymnus (Cramer, 1782) (L48.1)
Genus Spindasis—The Silverlines
- Common SilverlineSpindasis vulcanusThe Common Silverline, Spindasis vulcanus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The wingspan is 26–34 mm.The larvae feed on Jujube, Zizyphus rugosa, Lxora longifolia, Clerodendrum siphomanthus, Allophylus cobbe en Canthium parviflorum....
Spindasis vulcanus (Fabricius, 1775) (L52.1) - Long-banded SilverlineSpindasis lohitaThe Long-banded Silverline, Spindasis lohita is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Spindasis lohita (Horsfield, 1829) (L52.11)
Genus Aphnaeus—The Silverlines
- Plumbeous SilverlineAphnaeus schistaceaThe Plumbeous Silverline, Aphnaeus schistacea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Aphnaeus schistacea MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1881 previously Spindasis schistacea Moore (L52.2) - Abnormal SilverlineAphnaeus abnormisThe Abnormal Silverline, Cigaritis abnormis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Aphnaeus abnormis MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883 previously Spindasis abnormis Moore (L52.4) - Common Shot SilverlineAphnaeus ictisThe Common Shot Silverline, Aphnaeus ictis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Aphnaeus ictis Hewitson, 1865 previously Spindasis ictis Felder (L52.5) - Scarce Shot SilverlineAphnaeus elimaThe Scarce Shot Silverline, Aphnaeus elima is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Aphnaeus elima MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1877 previously Spindasis elima Moore (L52.6) - Lilac SilverlineAphnaeus lilacinusThe Lilac Silverline, Aphnaeus lilacinus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Aphnaeus lilacinus MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1884 previously Apharitis lilacinus Moore (L51.2)
Genus Zesius—The Redspot
- RedspotZesius chrysomallusThe Redspot is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.The host plants of the larvae include Terminalia catappa and Smilax zeylanica....
Zesius chrysomallus HübnerHübnerHübner is a Germanic surname, sometimes spelled Huebner, Hubner, or Hebner, which may refer to the following people:* Alfred Hübner , German World War I flying ace* Andreas Huebner, German evangelist* Andrew Huebner, American author...
, 1819/21 (L53.1)
Genus Pratapa—The Tufted Royals
- White RoyalPratapa devaThe White Royal, Pratapa deva is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens from the Philippines...
Pratapa deva (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) (L54.5)
Genus Ancema—The Royals
- Silver RoyalAncema blankaThe Silver Royal, Ancema blanka is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens ofAncema blanka from the Philippines...
Ancema blanka (De Nicéville, 1895) previously Pratapa blanka Evans (L54.4)
Genus Creon—The Broadtail Royal
- Broadtail RoyalCreon cleobisThe Broadtail Royal, Creon cleobis is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Creon cleobis (Godart, 1823) previously Pratapa cleobis Godart (L54.8)
Genus Tajuria—The Royals
- Plains Blue RoyalTajuria jehanaThe Plains Blue Royal, Tajuria jehana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Tajuria jehana MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883 (L55.12) - Peacock RoyalTajuria cippusThe Peacock Royal , Tajuria cippus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Tajuria cippus (Fabricius, 1798) (L55.13) - Spotted RoyalTajuria maculataThe Spotted Royal, Tajuria maculata is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India...
Tajuria maculata Hewitson, ? (L55.17)
Genus Ops—The Branded Royal
- Branded RoyalOps melastigmaThe Branded Royal, Ops melastigma',' is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Ops melastigma (De Nicéville, 1887) previously Tajuria melastigma De Nicéville (L55.4)
Genus Charana—The Mandarin Blues
- Banded RoyalCharana jalindraThe Banded Royal, Charana jalindra is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* Photographs of correctly determined specimens of Rachana jalidra from the Philippines....
Charana jalindra MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
(L56.1)
Genus Cheritra—The Common Imperial
- Common ImperialCheritra frejaThe Common Imperial is a small butterfly found in India Burma Malayasia and Sri Lankathat belongs to the gossamer-winged butterflies family .-Description:The Butterfly has a Brown upperside with white bands....
Cheritra freja (Fabricius, 1793) (L60.1)
Genus Rathinda—The Monkeypuzzle
- MonkeypuzzleRathinda amorThe Monkey Puzzle, Rathinda amor 1775 is a small lycaenid or blue butterfly found in south Asia.-Distribution:Western Ghats, South Indian plains , Orissa and Ganjam districts to Calcutta. Assam. Sri Lanka....
Rathinda amor (Fabricius, 1775) (L63.1)
Genus Horaga—The Onyxs
- Common OnyxHoraga onyxThe Common Onyx, Horaga onyx is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-References:* Beccaloni, G. W., Scoble, M. J., Robinson, G. S. & Pitkin, B. . 2003. The Global Lepidoptera Names Index . World Wide Web electronic publication. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/entomology/lepindex [accessed 5...
Horaga onyx (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) (L64.1) - Brown OnyxHoraga violaHoraga viola, the Brown Onyx, a small lycaenid or Hairstreak butterfly found in Asia. It is sometimes treated as a sub-species of Horaga albimacula,-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
Horaga viola MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1882 (L64.4)
Genus Catapaecilma—The Common Tinsel
- Common TinselCatapaecilma elegansThe Common Tinsel, Catapaecilma elegans is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-External links:* http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/papilionoidea/lycaenidae/theclinae/catapaecilma/index.html...
Catapaecilma elegans Druce, 1873 (L64.1)
Genus Chliaria—The Tits
- Orchid TitChliaria othonaThe Orchid Tit, Chliaria othona is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-Description:The Orchid Tit is a small butterfly which has a wingspan of 24 to 27 mm...
Chliaria othona (Hewitson, 1865) (L66.1) - Nilgiri TitChliaria nilgiricaThe Nilgiri Tit, Chliaria nilgirica is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia.-See also:*Lycaenidae*List of butterflies of India...
Chliaria nilgirica (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1883) previously Hypolycaena nilgirica Moore (L67.1)
Genus Zeltus—The Fluffy Tit
- Fluffy TitZeltus etolusThe Fluffy Tit is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Zeltus etolus (FabriciusJohan Christian FabriciusJohan Christian Fabricius was a Danish zoologist, specialising in "Insecta", which at that time included all arthropods: insects, arachnids, crustaceans and others...
, 1787) (L68.1)
Genus Deudorix—The Cornelians
- CornelianDeudorix epijarbasThe Cornelian, Deudorix epijarbas is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in south-east Asia from India to the Fiji, including the Philippines, and also the tropical coast of Queensland in Australia.The wingspan is about 30 mm....
Deudorix epijarbas (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1857) (L70.1)
Genus Virachola—The Guava Blues
- Common Guava BlueVirachola isocratesVirachola isocrates is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. Its common names include common guava blue, pomegranate butterfly, and anar butterfly. It is a pest of pomegranates in India....
Virachola isocrates (Fabricius, 1793) (L71.1) - Large Guava BlueVirachola perseThe Large Guava Blue, Virachola perse is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Virachola perse (Hewitson, 1863) (L71.2)
Genus Rapala—The Flashes
- Indigo FlashRapala varunaThe Indigo Flash, Rapala varuna is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Rapala varuna (Hewitson, 1863) (L72.7) - Slate FlashRapala schistaceaThe Slate Flash, Rapala schistacea is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia. It is mostly considered to be a subspecies of Rapala maneathumb|left|Female Upperside photo taken in [[Bangalore]]...
Rapala schistacea (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879) (L72.8) - Common Red FlashRapala iarbusThe Common Red Flash, Rapala iarbus is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Rapala iarbus (Fabricius, 1787) previously Rapala jarbas Fabricius (L72.13)
Genus Vadebra—The Malabar Flash
- Malabar FlashVadebra lankanaThe Malabar Flash butterfly, Vadebra lankana is a species of lycaenid or blue butterfly found in Asia....
Vadebra lankana (MooreFrederic MooreFrederic Moore FZS was a British entomologist. It has been said that Moore was born at 33 Bruton Street but may be incorrect given that this was the address of the menagerie and office of the Zoological Society of London from 1826 to 1836.Moore was appointed an assistant in the East India Company...
, 1879) previously Rapala lankana Moore (L72.3)
Genus Bindahara—The Plane
- PlaneBindahara phocidesThe Plane is a small butterfly found in India that belongs to the Lycaenids or Blues family.-References:* Evans, W.H. The Identification of Indian Butterflies...
Bindahara phocides (Fabricius, 1793) (L74.1)
Genus Badamia—The Brown Awl
- Brown AwlBadamia exclamationisBadamia exclamationis, commonly known as the Brown Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, which is found in India, Southeast Asia and Australia.-Range:...
Badamia exclamationis (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Bibasis—The Orange Tailed Awl
- Pale Green AwletBibasis gomataBibasis gomata, commonly known as the Pale Green Awlet, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Northeast India, the Western Ghats and parts of Southeast Asia...
Bibasis gomata (Moore, 1865) - Orange-striped Awl/Orange AwletBibasis jainaThe Orange-striped Awl, or Bibasis jaina, is a species of hesperid butterfly found in Asia. The butterfly has been reassigned to genus Burara, and is now Burara jaina...
Bibasis jaina (Moore, 1865) - Orangetail Awl/Pale Green AwletBibasis senaBibasis sena, commonly known as the Orange-tailed Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is also sometimes called the Pale Green Awlet though the latter name properly refers to Bibasis gomata.-Distribution:...
Bibasis sena (Moore, 1865)
Genus Choaspes—The Awlkings
- Indian AwlkingChoaspes benjaminiiChoaspes benjaminii, commonly known as the Indian Awlking, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Range:The Indian Awlking is found in Sri Lanka, India, north Myanmar, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan....
, Choaspes benjaminii (Guérin-Meneville, 1843)
Genus Hasora—The Awls
- Common AwlHasora badraHasora badra, commonly known as the Common Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, which is found in India.-Description:The butterfly, which has a wingspan of 50 to 55mm, is dark brown unmarked above...
Hasora badra (Moore, 1857) - Common Banded AwlHasora chromusHasora chromus, commonly known as the Common Banded Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae which is found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.-Range:...
Hasora chromus (Cramer, 1780) - White Banded AwlHasora taminatusHasora taminatus, commonly known as the White Banded Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, which is found in Asia.-Range:...
Hasora taminatus (Hübner, 1818) - Plain Banded AwlHasora vittaHasora vitta, commonly known as the Plain Banded Awl, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae which is found in India and parts of Southeast Asia.-Description:The butterfly, which has a wingspan of 45 to 55mm, is dark brown above...
Hasora vitta (Butler, 1870)
Genus Aeromachus—The Scrub Hoppers
- Dingy Scrub-HopperAeromachus dubiusThe Dingy Scrub-Hopper is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-See also:*Hesperiidae*List of butterflies of India *List of butterflies of India -References:...
Aeromachus dubius (Elwes & Edwards, 1897) - Pygmy Grass/Scrub-HopperAeromachus pygmaeusThe Pygmy Scrub-hopper or Pygmy Grass-hopper is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.The larvae feed on Ischaemum indicum....
Aeromachus pygmaeus (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Ampittia—The Bush Hoppers
- Bush HopperAmpittia dioscoridesThe Common Bush Hopper or simply Bush Hopper is a butterfly found in India, belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Ampittia dioscorides (Fabricius, 1793)
Genus Arnetta—The Bobs
- Coorg Forest HopperArnetta mercaraArnetta mercara, commonly known as the Coorg Forest Hopper, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Arnetta mercara (Evans, 1932) - Vindhyan BobArnetta vindhianaArnetta vindhiana, commonly known as the Vindhyan Bob, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is native to India.-Description:...
Arnetta vindhiana (Moore, 1883)
Genus Baoris—The Swifts
- Paintbrush SwiftBaoris farriBaoris farri, commonly known as the Paintbrush Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in India.-Description:...
Baoris farri (Moore, 1878)
Genus Baracus—Hedge Hoppers
- Hedge/Hampson's Hedge-HopperBaracus vittatusBaracus vittatus, commonly known as Hampson's Hedge-Hopper, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in India.-Description:-See also:*Papilionidae*List of butterflies of India*List of butterflies of India...
Baracus vittatus (Felder, 1862)
Genus Pseudoborbo—Bevan's Swift
- Beavan's SwiftPseudoborbo bevaniPseudoborbo bevani, commonly known as the Beavan's Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is named after Captain Beavan.-Description:...
Pseudoborbo bevani (Moore, 1878) ?
Genus Caltoris—The Swifts
- Kanara SwiftCaltoris canaraicaCaltoris canaraica, commonly known as the Kanara Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:Habitat : Canara...
Caltoris canaraica (Moore, 1883) - Blank SwiftCaltoris kumaraCaltoris kumara, commonly known as the Blank Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:Found in the south Indian hills and Sri Lanka....
Caltoris kumara (Moore, 1878) - Philippine SwiftCaltoris philippinaCaltoris philippina, commonly known as the Philippine Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Caltoris philippina (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869)
Genus Cupitha—The Wax Dart
- Wax DartCupitha purreeaCupitha purreea, commonly known as the Wax Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:Larvae are known to fed on Quisqualis indica....
Cupitha purreea (Moore, 1877)
Genus Erionota—The Palm Redeye
- Palm RedeyeErionota thraxErionota thrax, commonly known as the Palm Redeye or the Banana Skipper, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found from India, through south-eastern Asia to Papua New Guinea. In the north it is found up to southern China. It is an introduced species on various Pacific...
Erionota thrax (Linnaeus, 1767)
Genus Gangara—The Giant Redeye
- Giant RedeyeGangara thyrsisGangara thyrsis, commonly known as the Giant Redeye, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It breeds on a number of palm species.-Description:The wing expanse ranges from 2.5 to 3.25 inches.-Life history:...
Gangara thyrsis (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Halpe—The Aces
- Indian/Ceylon AceHalpe homoleaHalpe homolea, commonly known as the Indian/Ceylon Ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Halpe homolea (Hewitson, 1868) - Moore's AceHalpe porusHalpe porus, commonly known as the Moore's Ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.The larvae feed on Bambusa striata and Ochlandra scriptoria....
Halpe porus (Mabille, 1876) - Chestnut BobIambrix salsalaIambrix salsala, commonly known as the Chestnut Bob, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae, that is found in Asia and parts of Southeast Asia.-Range:...
Iambrix salsala (Moore, 1865)
Genus Matapa—The Branded Redeye
- Common RedeyeMatapa ariaMatapa aria, commonly known as the Common Redeye, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:Male and female chocolate brown....
Matapa aria (Moore, 1865)
Genus Notocrypta—The Demons
- Restricted DemonNotocrypta curvifasciaNotocrypta curvifascia, commonly known as the Restricted Demon, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. N. curvifascia is commonly found in many regions of temperate and tropical East Asia, Indonesia, and the Indian subcontinent, wherever its preferred larval host plant, Alpinia...
Notocrypta curvifascia (Felder & Felder, 1862) - Common Banded DemonNotocrypta paralysosNotocrypta paralysos, commonly known as the Common Banded Demon, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Notocrypta paralysos (Wood-Mason & de Nicéville, 1881)
Genus Parnara
- African Straight/Straight SwiftParnara nasoParnara naso, commonly known as the African Straight or Straight Swift, is a skipper butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.The larvae feed on Oryza sativa.-Subspecies:*Parnara naso naso...
Parnara naso (Fabricius, 1798) - Continental SwiftParnara gangaParnara ganga, commonly known as the Continental Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in south-east Asia, including Vietnam....
Parnara ganga (Evans, 1937)
Genus Pelopidas—The Branded Swifts
- Dark Branded SwiftPelopidas agnaPelopidas agna, commonly known as the Dark Branded Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:"Upperside glossy olive-brown ; forewing with a series of six very small rather indistinct whitish semi-transparent spots curving from before the apex to the middle of the wing...
Pelopidas agna (Moore, 1865) - Conjoined Swift Pelopidas conjuncta (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869)
- Dark Small-Branded SwiftPelopidas mathiasPelopidas mathias, commonly known as the Dark Small-branded Swift, Small Branded Swift, Lesser Millet Skipper or Black Branded Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found throughout much of Southeast and East Asia, and as far as the Philippines. It is also present in...
Pelopidas mathias (Fabricius, 1798) - Large Branded SwiftPelopidas subochraceaPelopidas subochracea, commonly known as the Large Branded Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:"Upperside glossy luteous olive-brown; cilia yellowish-cinereous. Male...
Pelopidas subochracea (Moore, 1878)
Genus Polytremis
- Contiguous SwiftPolytremis lubricansPolytremis lubricans, commonly known as the Contiguous Swift, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Polytremis lubricans (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869)
Genus Potanthus—The Darts
- Confucian/Chinese DartPotanthus confuciusPotanthus confucius, commonly known as the Chinese Dart or Confucian Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Potanthus confucius (Felder & Felder, 1862) - Pallied DartPotanthus pallidaPotanthus pallida, commonly known as the Pallied Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Potanthus pallida (Evans, 1932) - Palni DartPotanthus palniaPotanthus palnia, commonly known as the Palni Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Potanthus palnia (Evans, 1914) - Pava DartPotanthus pavaPotanthus pava, commonly known as the Pava Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Potanthus pava (Fruhstorfer, 1911) - Pseudomaesa/Common Dart Potanthus pseudomaesa (Moore, 1881)
Genus Quedara
- Yellow-Base/Golden Tree FlitterQuedara basiflavaQuedara basiflava, commonly known as the Yellow-Base/Golden Tree Flitter, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Food plants:The larvae feed on Calamus pseudotenuis, Calamus rotang and Calamus thwaitesii....
Quedara basiflava (De Nicéville, 1888)
Genus Salanoemia—The Lancer
- Maculate LancerSalanoemia salaSalanoemia sala, commonly known as the Maculate Lancer, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Food plants:The larvae feed on Calamus rotang, Calamus thwaitesii and Calamus pseudotenuis....
Salanoemia sala (Hewitson, 1866)
Genus Suastus—The Palm Bob
- Indian Palm BobSuastus gremiusSuastus gremius, commonly known as the Indian Palm Bob, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
, Suastus gremius (fabricius, 1798) - Small Palm BobSuastus minutaSuastus minuta, commonly known as the Small Palm Bob, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
, Suastus minuta (Moore, 1877)
Genus Taractrocera—The Grass Darts
- Tamil Grass DartTaractrocera ceramasTaractrocera ceramas, commonly known as the Tamil Grass Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found from the western Ghats to Bombay, in the hills of southern India and northern Burma....
Taractrocera ceramas (Hewitson, 1868) - Common Grass DartTaractrocera maeviusTaractrocera maevius, commonly known as the Common Grass Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Field Characteristics:...
Taractrocera maevius (Fabricius, 1793)
Genus Telicota—The Palm Darts
- Dark Palm DartTelicota ancillaTelicota ancilla, commonly known as the Dark Palm Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. These species form a complex and exact species identity can only be determined by examination of the genitalia....
Telicota ancilla (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869) - Pale Palm DartTelicota colonTelicota colon, commonly known as the Pale Palm Dart or Pale-orange Darter, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.The larvae are known to feed on Bambusa striata and Ochlandra travancorica.-Subspecies:...
Telicota colon (Fabricius, 1775)
Genus Cephrenes
- Plain Palm DartCephrenes chrysozonaCephrenes chrysozona, commonly known as the Plain Palm Dart, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Subspecies:*Cephrenes chrysozona chrysozona*Cephrenes chrysozona oceanica...
Cephrenes chrysozona (Plötz, 1883)
Genus Thoressa—The Aces
- Southern Spotted AceThoressa astigmataThoressa astigmata, commonly known as the Southern Spotted Ace or Unbranded Ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
or Unbranded Ace Thoressa astigmata (Swinhoe, 1890) - Evershed's AceThoressa evershediThoressa evershedi, commonly known as the Evershed's Ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Thoressa evershedi (Evans, 1910) - Madras AceThoressa honoreiThoressa honorei, commonly known as the Madras Ace, is a skipper butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Thoressa honorei (De Nicéville, 1887) - Tamil AceThoressa sitalaThoressa sitala, commonly known as the Tamil Ace or Sitala Ace, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
or Sitala Ace Thoressa sitala (De Nicéville, 1885)
Genus Udaspes—The Grass Demon
- Grass DemonUdaspes folusThe Grass Demon Udaspes folus is a small but prominent butterfly found in India that belongs to the Skippers, or Hesperiidae family. It is regarded as an occasional pest of ginger and turmeric.-Description:...
, Udaspes folus (Cramer, 1775)
Genus Hyarotis—The Flitters
- Tree FlitterHyarotis adrastusHyarotis adrastus, commonly known as the Tree Flitter, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:-Distribution:...
Hyarotis adrastus (Stoll, 1782) - Brush FlitterHyarotis microstrictumHyarotis microstrictum, commonly known as the Brush Flitter, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Hyarotis microstrictum (Wood-Mason & de Nicéville, 1887)
Genus Oriens—The Dartlets
- Tamil DartletOriens concinnaOriens concinna, commonly known as the Tamil Dartlet, is a skipper butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae....
Oriens concinna (Elwes & Edwards, 1897) - Common DartletOriens goloidesOriens goloides, commonly known as the Common Dartlet, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:"Nearest allied species is Oriens gola...
Oriens goloides (Moore, 1881)
Genus Caprona —The Angles
- Golden AngleCaprona ransonnettiCaprona ransonnetti, commonly known as the Golden Angle, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:thumb|right|300px|Golden angleWatson gives a detailed description:...
Caprona ransonnetti (Felder, 1868) - Spotted AngleCaprona agamaCaprona agama, commonly known as the Spotted Angle, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found from southern India to Burma and in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Java and Sulawesi....
Caprona agama (Moore, 1857 ) - Spotted AngleCaprona alidaCaprona alida, commonly known as the Spotted Angle, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Burma, Siam, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Hainan and southern China....
Caprona alida (De Nicéville, 1891)
Genus Celaenorrhinus—The Flat
- Malabar Spotted FlatCelaenorrhinus ambareesaCelaenorrhinus ambareesa, commonly known as the Malabar Spotted Flat, is a hesperiid found in Asia.-Range:The butterfly is found in India and ranges from South India to Khandesh, Madhya Pradesh to West Bengal.- Description :...
Celaenorrhinus ambareesa (Moore, 1865) - Common Spotted FlatCelaenorrhinus leucoceraCelaenorrhinus leucocera, commonly known as the Common Spotted Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.It is a common butterfly generally found in the wet forested hills of southern Asia, from India and the Himalayas east through Indo-China...
Celaenorrhinus leucocera (Kollar, 1848) - Tamil Spotted FlatCelaenorrhinus ruficornisCelaenorrhinus ruficornis, commonly known as the Tamil Spotted Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae which is found in India.-Range:The butterfly occurs in India in the Western Ghats, Nilgiris and the Palni hills....
Celaenorrhinus ruficornis (Mabille, 1878)
Genus Coladenia—The PiedFlats
- Fulvous Pied FlatColadenia danPseudocoladenia dan, commonly known as the Fulvous Pied Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:"Wings above rufous-brown; anterior wings with four discal greyish white spots, one largest and sublunate in cell, a small spot above it, and two beneath cell divided by the...
Coladenia dan (Fabricius, 1787)
Genus Gerosis—The White Flat
- Common Yellowbreasted Flat Gerosis bhagava (Moore, 1865) ?
Genus Gomalia
- African Mallow/Marbled SkipperGomalia elmaGomalia Moore, 1879 is a monotypic genus of hesperiid butterfly.Gomalia elma, commonly known as the Marbled Skipper, Green-Marbled Sandman or African Mallow Skipper, is found in Africa and parts of Asia.-Distribution:...
, Gomalia elma (Trimen, 1862)
Genus Odontoptilum—The Angles
- Chestnut/Banded Angle Odontoptilum angulatum (Felder, 1862)
Genus Sarangesa—The Small Flats
- Common Small FlatSarangesa dasaharaSarangesa dasahara, commonly known as the Common Small Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Field Characteristics:...
Sarangesa dasahara (Moore, 1865) - Spotted Small FlatSarangesa purendraSarangesa purendra, commonly known as the Spotted Small Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found from northern Kanara to Sindh and Madhya Pradesh and from to Kangra to Kumaon....
Sarangesa purendra (Moore, 1882)
Genus Spialia —The Grizzled Skippers
- Indian Grizzled/Indian SkipperSpialia galbaSpialia galba, commonly known as the Indian Skipper or the Indian Grizzled Skipper, is a hesperiid butterfly which is found in South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia.-Distribution and status:...
Spialia galba (Fabricius, 1793)
Genus Tagiades—The Snow Flats
- Immaculate/Large/Suffused Snow FlatTagiades ganaTagiades gana, commonly known as the Immaculate/Large/Suffused Snow Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae.-Description:Watson gives a detailed description as follows :-thumb|right|From Thrissur, Kerala...
Tagiades gana (Moore, 1865) - Common/Ceylon Snow FlatTagiades jepetusTagiades japetus, commonly known as the Pied Flat, is a skipper butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae. It is found in South-East Asia and Australia .The wingspan is about 40 mm....
Tagiades jepetus (Stoll, 1782) - Water Snow FlatTagiades litigiosaTagiades litigiosa, commonly known as the Water Snow Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae which is found in India.The larvae feed on Dioscorea oppositifolia, Dioscorea alata and Smilax species....
Tagiades litigiosa (Möschler, 1878)
Genus Tapena—The Angles
- Angled Flat/Black Angle Tapena twaithesi (Moore, 1881)
See also
- ButterflyButterflyA butterfly is a mainly day-flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the butterflies and moths. Like other holometabolous insects, the butterfly's life cycle consists of four parts: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Most species are diurnal. Butterflies have large, often brightly coloured...
- List of butterflies of India
- Western Ghats ButterfliesWestern Ghats butterfliesThis 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 * Pieridae—Yellow-White Butterflies...
- Fauna and flora of IndiaFauna and flora of IndiaIndia has some of the world's most biodiverse regions. The political boundaries of India encompass a wide range of ecozones—desert, high mountains, highlands, tropical and temperate forests, swamplands, plains, grasslands, areas surrounding rivers, as well as island archipelago...