This is a list of butterfly species found in Tamil Nadu state of India. In this state about 319 species of butterflies have been recorded.
- Papilionidae—Swallowtail Butterflies (19 species)
- Pieridae—Yellow-White Butterflies (32 species)
- Nymphalidae—Brush-Footed Butterflies (94 species)
- Lycaenidae—Blues, hairstreaks and Gossamer-Winged Butterflies (97 species)
- Hesperiidae—Skipper Butterflies (77 species)
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