This is a list of butterfly species found in the Western Ghats region. This region is a biodiversity hotspot and about 334 species of butterflies have been recorded.
- Papilionidae—Swallowtail Butterflies (19 species)
- Pieridae—Yellow-White Butterflies (34 species)
- Nymphalidae—Brush-Footed Butterflies (97 species)
- Lycaenidae—Blues, hairstreaks and Gossamer-Winged Butterflies (101 species)
- Hesperiidae—Skipper Butterflies (83 species)
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