This is a list of butterfly species found in Karnataka State. In this state about 318 species of butterflies have been recorded.
- Papilionidae—Swallowtail Butterflies (19 species)
- Pieridae—Yellow-White Butterflies (29 species)
- Nymphalidae—Brush-Footed Butterflies (92 species)
- Lycaenidae—Blues, hairstreaks and Gossamer-Winged Butterflies (98 species)
- Hesperiidae—Skipper Butterflies (80 species)
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