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FAMILY HESPERIIDAE
Subfamily Coeliadinae
- Badamia exclamationis — Brown Awl: Anogeissus acuminata , Combretum albidum , Combretum latifolium , Combretum ovalifolium , Terminalia bellirica (Combretaceae). Hiptage benghalensis (Malphigiaceae). Ficus sp. (Moraceae). Chionanthus purpureus (Oleaceae).
- Bibasis sena — Orange-tailed Awl: Combretum latifolium (Combretaceae). Hiptage benghalensis (Malpighiaceae).
- Burara gomata — Pale Green Awlet: Schefflera venulosa, Schefflera wallichiana, Trevesia sundaica (Araliaceae). Horsfieldia (Myristicaceae). Embelia ribes, Ribesiodes garciniaefolium (Primulaceae). Schefflera lucidum (Araliaceae). Horsfieldia and Embelia ribes need to be verified in the Western Ghats.
- Burara jaina — Common Orange Awlet: Combretum latifolium (Combretaceae). Hiptage benghalensis (Malpighiaceae).
- Choaspes benjaminii — Common Awlking: Meliosma arnottiana, Meliosma pinnata, Meliosma simplicifolia (Meliosmaceae). Sabia campanulata (Sabiaceae). Buddleja (Buddlejaceae) has also been reported but needs verification.
- Hasora badra — Common Awl: Derris trifoliata, Derris elliptica (Fabaceae).
- Hasora chromus — Common Banded Awl: Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae). Derris scandens, Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae). Heynea trijuga (Meliaceae). Toddalia asiatica (Rutaceae). Out of these plants, Ricinus communis needs to be verified.
- Hasora taminatus — White-banded Awl: Derris scandens, Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae).
- Hasora vitta — Plain Banded Awl: Millettia extensa, Endosamara racemosa (Fabaceae).
Subfamily Hesperiinae
Tribe Aeromachini
- Aeromachus dubius — Dingy Scrub Hopper: Poaceae. Cyrtococcum trigonum (Poaceae).
- Aeromachus pygmaeus — Pygmy Scrub Hopper: Poaceae. Cyrtococcum trigonum, Stenotaphrum secundatum, Polytrias indica (Poaceae).
- Ampittia dioscorides — Bush Hopper: Poaceae, Leersia hexandra, Oryza , Oryza sativa (Poaceae).
- Arnetta mercara — Kodagu Forest Hopper: Imperata cylindrica .
- Arnetta vindhiana — Vindhyan Bob: Poaceae.
- Baracus hampsoni — Spotted Hedge Hopper: Poaceae , Imperata cylindrica.
- Baracus subditus — Striped Hedge Hopper: Poaceae , Imperata cylindrica.
- Cupitha purreea — Wax Dart: Ehretia laevis (Boraginaceae). Combretum albidum , Combretum ovalifolium , Combretum indicum, Terminalia bellirica , Terminalia paniculata (Combretaceae). Ehretia bellirica (Boraginaceae).
- Erionota torus — Rounded Palm-redeye: Cocos nucifera (Arecaceae). Musa x paradisiaca (Musaceae).
- Gangara thyrsis — Giant Redeye: Borassus flabellifer, Calamus spp., Calamus pseudofeanus, Calamus rotang, Calamus thwaitesii, Caryota urens, Chamaerops humilis, Cocos nucifera, Corypha umbraculifera, Corypha utan, Dypsis lutescens, Licuala chinensis, Licuala grandis, Phoenix acaulis, Phoenix loureiroi, Phoenix sylvestris, Roystonia regia (Arecaceae). Cyperus alternifolius (Cyperaceae). Saccharum officinarum (Poaceae). Zingiber officinale (Zingiberaceae).
- Halpe hindu — Sahyadri Banded Ace: Bambusa, Ochlandra scriptoria (Poaceae).
- Halpe porus — Bispot Banded Ace: Poaceae, Bambusa tuldoides, Bambusa vulgaris, Ochlandra scriptoria (Poaceae).
- Halpemorpha hyrtacus — White-branded Ace: Bambusa spp., Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra talbotii , Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae). Kydia calycina (Malvaceae).
- Hyarotis adrastus — Tree Flitter: Calamus, Calamus hookerianus, Calamus rotang, Licuala, Phoenix, Phoenix acaulis (Arecaceae).
- Hyarotis coorga — Brush Flitter: Unknown.
- Iambrix salsala — Chestnut Bob: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus, Bambusa bambos , Bambusa wamin, Brachiaria mutica , Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Matapa aria — Common Branded Redeye: Poaceae, Bambusa , Bambusa bambos , Bambusa vulgaris, Dendrocalamus strictus, Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra talbotii, Ochlandra travancorica, Oxytenanthera, Teinostachyum (Poaceae).
- Notocrypta curvifascia — Restricted Demon: Cheilocostus speciosus , Curcuma, Curcuma aurantiaca, Curcuma decipiens, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium, Kaempferia rotunda, Zingiber montanum, Zingiber zerumbet (Zingiberaceae).
- Notocrypta paralysos — Common Banded Demon: Curcuma , Curcuma aurantiaca, Zingiber (Zingiberaceae).
- Psolos fuligo — Dusky Partwing: Maranta arundinacea, Indianthus virgatus, Stachyphrynium spicatum (Marantaceae).
- Quedara basiflava — Yellow-base Flitter: Calamus hookerianus, Calamus pseudofeanus, Calamus rotang , Calamus thwaitesii (Arecaceae).
- Salanoemia sala — Maculate Lancer: Calamus hookerianus, Calamus pseudofeanus , Calamus rotang, Calamus thwaitesii (Arecaceae).
- Suastus gremius — Indian Palm Bob: Arecaceae , Borassus flabellifer, Calamus , Caryota urens, Cocos nucifera, Corypha umbraculifera, Phoenix sylvestris (Arecaceae). Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae). Licuala chinensis.
- Suastus minuta — Small Palm Bob: Calamus brandisii, Calamus rotang, Calamus travancoricus, Caryota urens, Cocos nucifera, Phoenix loureiroi (Arecaceae).
- Thoressa astigmata — Unbranded Ace: Ochlandra talbotii, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
- Thoressa evershedi — Travancore Tawny Ace: Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
- Thoressa honorei — Sahyadri Orange Ace: Poaceae, Bambusa bambos , Ochlandra, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
- Thoressa sitala — Nilgiri Plain Ace: Bambusa spp.
- Udaspes folus — Grass Demon: Fagraea racemosa (Loganiaceae). Oryza (Poaceae). Zingiberaceae, Curcuma aromatica , Curcuma decipiens , Curcuma longa, Curcuma pseudomontana, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium, Zingiber, Zingiber officinale, Zingiber zerumbet (Zingiberaceae). Liliaceae is also reported but is doubtful.
- Zographetus ogygia — Purple-spotted Flitter: Aganope thyrsiflora (Fabaceae).
Tribe Baorini
- Baoris farri — Complete Paint-brush Swift: Bambusa , Bambusa bambos , Bambusa tuldoides, Bambusa vulgaris, Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra talbotii , Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
- Borbo bevani — Lesser Rice Swift: Imperata cylindrica , Paspalam conjugatum, Saccharum (Poaceae).
- Borbo cinnara — Rice Swift: Poaceae , Andropogon, Arundo donax, Axonopus compressus, Brachiaria mutica, Cymbopogon, Eragrostis, Ischaemum, Oryza, Oryza sativa, Pennisetum, Phragmites karka, Rottboellia cochinchinensis, Setaria barbata, Setaria pumila, Stenotaphrum dimidiatum, Stenotaphrum secundatum (Poaceae).
- Caltoris canaraica — Karwar Swift: Bambusa, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa vulgaris, Pseudoxytenanthera monadelpha (Poaceae).
- Caltoris kumara — Blank Swift: Poaceae, Bambusa, Bambusa vulgaris, Bambusa tuldoides, Imperata cylindrica, Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra travancorica, Oryza sativa (Poaceae).
- Caltoris philippina — Philippine Swift: Bambusa, Bambusa vulgaris, Ochlandra travancorica, Oryza (Poaceae). Arecaceae has been reported but needs verification.
- Parnara bada — Grey Swift: Brachiaria mutica, Oryza sativa (Poaceae).
- Pelopidas agna — Obscure Branded Swift: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus, Pennisetum sp. (Poaceae).
- Pelopidas conjuncta — Conjoined Swift: Bambusa, Coix lacryma-jobi, Oryza sativa, Rottboellia cochinchinensis, Saccharum officinarum, Sorghum halepense, Triplopogon ramosissimus, Zea mays (Poaceae).
- Pelopidas mathias — Small Branded Swift: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus, Brachiaria mutica, Brachiaria subquadripara, Imperata cylindrica, Oryza, Oryza sativa, Saccharum, Saccharum officinarum , Sorghum bicolor (Poaceae). Arecaceae and Crotalaria juncea (Fabaceae) have also been reported but need verification.
- Pelopidas subochracea — Large Branded Swift: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus (Poaceae).
- Polytremis lubricans — Contiguous Swift: Brachiaria mutica , Imperata cylindrica, Miscanthus sinensis (Poaceae).
Tribe Taractrocerini
- Cephrenes acalle — Plain Palm-Dart: Cocos nucifera, Borassus flabellifer (Arecaceae).
- Oriens concinna — Sahyadri Dartlet: Poaceae. Axonopus compressus, Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Oriens goloides — Smaller Dartlet: Axonopus compressus, Oplismenus compositus, Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Potanthus diana — Chinese Dart: Poaceae, Imperata cylindrica (Poaceae).
- Potanthus pallida — Pallid Dart: Bambusa, Oryza, Saccharum (Poaceae).
- Potanthus palnia — Palni Dart: Bambusa, Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Potanthus pava — Pava Dart: Bambusa, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
- Potanthus pseudomaesa — Common Dart: Axonopus compressus (Poaceae).
- Taractrocera ceramas — Grass Dart: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus, Imperata cylindrica, Miscanthus sinensis, Oplismenus compositus, Oryza sativa (Poaceae). Three subspecies names are commonly listed in literature: Taractrocera ceramas media, Taractrocera ceramas nicevillei and Taractrocera ceramas oberthueri. We treat them as infrasubspecific variation as there is no geographic separation between these presumed subspecies. We treat the NE Indian and N. Myanmarese taxon as a distinct species, Taractrocera atropunctata based on differences in the male genitalia.
- Taractrocera maevius — Grey-veined Grass Dart: Poaceae . The subspecies name, Taractrocera maevius sagara , represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Telicota bambusae — Dark Palm-Dart: Poaceae, Bambusa, Bambusa vulgaris, Bambusa tuldoides, Ochlandra travancorica, Oryza, Saccharum (Poaceae).
- Telicota colon — Pale Palm-Dart: Bambusa, Bambusa vulgaris, Ochlandra travancorica, Oryza, Phragmites karka, Saccharum (Poaceae).
Subfamily Pyrginae
Tribe Carcharodini
- Gomalia elma — Marbled Skipper: Abutilon indicum (Malvaceae).
- Spialia galba — Grizzled Skipper: Glycine max (Fabaceae). Alcea rosea, Hibiscus, Sida rhombifolia, Melochia corchorifolia, Urena lobata, Waltheria indica (Malvaceae).
Tribe Celaenorrhinini
- Celaenorrhinus ambareesa — Dakhan Spotted Flat: Eranthemum purpurascens, Eranthemum roseum, Strobilanthes ciliata, Strobilanthes callosus (Acanthaceae).
- Celaenorrhinus fusca — Dusky Spotted Flat: Strobilanthes asperrimus , Strobilanthes callosus , Strobilanthes ciliata (Acanthaceae).
- Celaenorrhinus leucocera — Common Spotted Flat: Asystasia gangetica, Ecbolium ligustrinum, Eranthemum roseum, Nilgirianthus barbatus, Nilgirianthus heyneanus, Strobilanthes angustifrons, Strobilanthes callosus , Strobilanthes ciliata, Strobilanthes integrifolia , Thelepaepale ixiocephala (Acanthaceae).
- Celaenorrhinus putra — Restricted Spotted Flat: Strobilanthes ciliata (Acanthaceae).
- Pseudocoladenia dan — Fulvous Pied Flat: Achyranthes aspera, Cyathula prostrata (Amaranthaceae).
- Sarangesa dasahara — Common Small Flat: Asystasia, Blepharis asperrima, Lepidagathis cuspidata (Acanthaceae).
- Sarangesa purendra — Spotted Small Flat: Asystasia spp., Blepharis asperrima (Acanthaceae)
a. Sarangesa purendra hopkinsi — Dakhan Spotted Small Flat: Asystasia, Blepharis asperrima (Acanthaceae).
b. Sarangesa purendra pandra — Hill Spotted Small Flat: Unknown.
c. Sarangesa purendra sati — Desert Spotted Small Flat: Unknown.
Tribe Tagiadini
- Caprona agama — Spotted Angle: Microcos sp., Grewia hirsuta (Malvaceae) (Ashok Sengupta and Krushnamegh Kunte, unpublished).
- Caprona alida — Alida Angle: Grewia hirsuta (Malvaceae) (Ashok Sengupta and Krushnamegh Kunte, unpublished).
- Caprona ransonnettii — Golden Angle: Erinocarpus nimmonii, Helicteres isora, Triumfetta rhomboidea, Urena lobata (Malvaceae).
- Coladenia indrani — Tricolor Pied Flat: Terminalia elliptica (Combretaceae). Mallotus philippensis (Euphorbiaceae). Bauhinia racemosa, Dendrolobium triangulare, Desmodium, Dalbergia latifolia, Grewia nervosa, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Kavalama urens, Talipariti tiliaceum, Thespesia populnea, Triumfetta rhomboidea (Malvaceae). Bridelia retusa (Phyllanthaceae).
- Gerosis bhagava — Yellow-breasted Flat: Dalbergia lanceolaria (Fabaceae).
- Odontoptilum angulata — Chestnut Angle: Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Ceiba, Ceiba pentandra, Grewia nervosa, Hibiscus tilliaceus, Talipariti tiliaceum, Thespesia populnea, Urena lobata (Malvaceae). Allophylus cobbe (Sapindaceae).
- Tagiades gana — Suffused Snow Flat: Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea oppositifolia, Dioscorea wallichii (Dioscoreaceae).
- Tagiades japetus — Common Snow Flat: Dioscorea oppositifolia, Dioscorea wallichii (Dioscoreaceae).
- Tagiades litigiosa — Water Snow Flat: Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea oppositifolia, Dioscorea pentaphylla, Dioscorea wallichii (Dioscoreaceae). Shorea roxburghii (Dipterocarpaceae). Smilax (Smilacaceae).
- Tapena thwaitesi — Black Angle: Dalbergia latifolia, Dalbergia rubiginosa, Dalbergia pinnata, Dalbergia volubilis (Fabaceae).
FAMILY Lycaenidae
Subfamily Curetinae
- Curetis acuta — Acute Sunbeam: Butea monosperma, Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae).
- Curetis siva — Shiva Sunbeam: Desmodium oojeinense (Fabaceae).
- Curetis thetis — Indian Sunbeam: Abrus precatorius, Aganope thyrsiflora, Butea monosperma, Derris scandens , Pongamia pinnata, Xylia xylocarpa, Dendrolobium triangulare (Fabaceae). Heynea trijuga (Meliaceae).
Subfamily Miletinae
Tribe Spalgini
- Miletus nymphis — Squareband Mottle: Unknown. This species is known from India from a single female collected in Kodagu (=Coorg). Its occurrence in the Western Ghats and in India needs to be verified with new confirmed records. This species was earlier listed as Miletus biggsii for the Western Ghats.
- Spalgis epius — Apefly: Coccidae (Insecta). Caterpillars are insectivorous, feeding largely on mealybugs. Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae) has been reported but plants are not important as larval hosts for this butterfly species.
Subfamily Polyommatinae
Tribe Lycaenesthini
- Anthene emolus — Common Ciliate Blue: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Combretum latifolium , Terminalia paniculata (Combretaceae). Cassia fistula, Saraca asoca (Fabaceae). Heynea trijuga (Meliaceae). Litchi chinensis (Sapindaceae).
- Anthene lycaenina — Pointed Ciliate Blue: Buchanania axillaris, Buchanania cochinchinensis (Anacardiaceae). Bridelia retusa (Phyllanthaceae). Putranjiva roxburghii (Putranjivaceae). Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia nilotica, Acacia pennata, Dalbergia latifolia, Moullava spicata, Pithecellobium dulce (Fabaceae). Ventilago denticulata (Rhamnaceae). Allophylus cobbe (Sapindaceae).
Tribe Polyommatini
- Acytolepis lilacea — Lilac Hedge Blue: Unknown.
- Acytolepis puspa — Common Hedge Blue: Shorea roxburghii (Dipterocarpaceae). Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Moullava spicata, Paracalyx scariosus, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Hiptage benghalensis, Hiptage madablota (Malpighiaceae). Bridelia retusa, Bridelia stipularis (Phyllanthaceae). Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Schleichera oleosa, Schleichera trijuga (Sapindaceae). The southern Indian populations are often given under the subspecies name felderi, following provisional placement by Eliot and Kawazoé (1983). However, felderi completely overlaps in phenotype with gisca, which is an older and valid name.
- Azanus jesous — African Babul Blue: Acacia farnesiana, Acacia leucophloea (Fabaceae).
- Azanus ubaldus — Bright Babul Blue: Acacia, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica (Fabaceae).
- Azanus uranus — Dull Babul Blue: Acacia, Acacia catechu, Acacia farnesiana, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Acacia senegal (Fabaceae).
- Caleta decidia — Angled Pierrot: Ziziphus oenopolia, Ziziphus rugusa (Rhamnaceae).
- Castalius rosimon — Common Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba, Ziziphus oenopolia, Ziziphus rugosa, Ziziphus xylopyrus (Rhamnaceae).
- Catochrysops panormus — Silver Forget-me-not: Unknown.
- Catochrysops strabo — Forget-me-not: Acacia, Butea monosperma, Cajanus cajan, Desmodium oojeinense, Flemingia strobilifera, Paracalyx scariosus, Pueraria phaseoloides, Pongamia pinnata, Tephrosia purpurea, Vigna unguiculata (Fabaceae). Schleichera oleosa (Sapindaceae).
- Celatoxia albidisca — White-disc Hedge Blue: Unknown.
- Celastrina lavendularis — Plain Hedge Blue: Unknown.
- Chilades lajus — Lime Blue: Atalantia buxifolia, Atalantia racemosa, Atalantia wightii, Chloroxylon swietenia, Citrus, Citrus aurantiifolia, Citrus limon, Citrus maxima, Citrus medica, Citrus sinensis, Glycosmis mauritiana, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Limonia acidissima, Naringi crenulata (Rutaceae). Tilia (Malvaceae). Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae) has also been reported but is unlikely.
- Chilades pandava — Plains Cupid: Cycadaceae, Cycas, Cycas circinalis, Cycas revoluta, (Cycadaceae). Acacia, Acacia nilotica, Bauhinia divaricata, Bauhinia vahlii, Bauhinia variegata, Butea monosperma, Caesalpinia, Moullava spicata, Saraca asoca, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Schleichera oleosa (Sapindaceae). Desmodium dalbergioides (Fabaceae).
- Chilades parrhasius — Small Cupid: Acacia , Acacia nilotica, Dichrostachys cinerea (Fabaceae).
- Discolampa ethion — Banded Blue Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba , Ziziphus oenopolia, Ziziphus xylopyrus (Rhamnaceae).
- Euchrysops cnejus — Gram Blue: Fabaceae, Acacia, Acacia caesia, Butea monosperma, Cajanus cajan, Canavalia ensiformis, Lablab purpureus, Desmodium oojeinense, Paracalyx scariosus, Phaseolus, Pisum sativum, Pueraria phaseoloides, Vigna cylindrica, Vigna radiata, Vigna trilobata, Vigna unguiculata (Fabaceae).
- Everes lacturnus — Orange-crowned Cupid: Lotus corniculatus (Fabaceae).
- Freyeria putli — Black-spotted Grass Jewel: Heliotropium strigosum, Trichodesma indicum (Boraginaceae). Crotalaria hebecarpa, Indigofera, Indigofera astragalina, Indigofera linnaei, Lotus corniculatus, Pisum sativum, Rhynchosia minima, Vicia, Zornia diphylla (Fabaceae). Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae).
- Freyeria trochylus — Orange-spotted Grass Jewel: Heliotropium strigosum (Boraginaceae). Crotalaria hebecarpa, Indigofera, Lotus corniculatus, Pisum sativum, Rhynchosia minima, Vicia, Zornia diphylla (Fabaceae). Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae).
- Ionolyce helicon — Pointed Lineblue: Unknown.
- Jamides alecto — Metallic Cerulean: Boesenbergia rotunda, Curcuma aeruginosa, Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiber zerumbet (Zingiberaceae).
- Jamides bochus — Dark Cerulean: Bolusanthus sp., Butea monosperma, Butea superba, Cajanus cajan, Crotalaria sp., Flemingia strobilifera, Gliricidia sepium, Millettia peguensis, Pongamia pinnata, Pueraria phaseoloides, Tephrosia candida, Vigna cylindrica, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae).
- Jamides celeno — Common Cerulean: Abrus precatorius, Cajanus albicans, Butea monosperma, Phaseolus adenanthus, Pongamia pinnata, Saraca asoca, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Heynea trijuga, Trichilia hirta, Trichilia trijuga (Meliaceae). Elettaria cardamomum (Zingiberaceae). The subspecies name, Jamides celeno aelianus represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Lampides boeticus — Pea Blue: Fabaceae, Abrus precatorius, Butea monosperma, Caesalpinia, Cajanus cajan, Crotalaria, Crotalaria capensis, Crotalaria juncea, Crotalaria micans, Crotalaria pallida, Crotalaria saltiana, Gliricidia sepium, Lablab purpureus, Lupinus, Melilotus indicus, Pisum, Pisum sativum, Pongamia pinnata, Pueraria phaseoloides, Vigna unguiculata, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae).
- Leptotes plinius — Zebra Blue: Abrus precatorius, Albizia lebbeck, Dalbergia lanceolaria, Indigofera, Mimosa, Sesbania bispinosa (Fabaceae). Dyerophytum indicum, Plumbago, Plumbago auriculata, Plumbago zeylanica (Plumbaginaceae).
- Megisba malaya — Tailless Malayan: Mallotus philippensis, Mallotus repandus, (Euphorbiaceae). Allophylus cobbe, Erioglossum, Hemigyrosa, Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Schleichera oleosa (Sapindaceae).
- Nacaduba beroe — Opaque Six-Lineblue: Caesalpinia bonduc, Moullava spicata (Fabaceae). Connarus wightii (Connaraceae),
- Nacaduba berenice — Rounded Six-Lineblue: Unknown.
- Nacaduba calauria — Dark Six-Lineblue: Unknown.
- Nacaduba hermus — Pale Four-Lineblue: Entada rheedii (Fabaceae).
- Nacaduba kurava — Transparent Six-Lineblue: Vateria indica (Dipterocarpaceae). Caesalpinia bonduc (Fabaceae). Ardisia elliptica, Ardisia solanacea, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Maesa indica (Primulaceae). Waltheria indica (Malvaceae).
- Nacaduba pactolus — Large Four-Lineblue: Entada rheedii (Fabaceae).
- Neopithecops zalmora — Common Quaker: Glycosmis mauritiana, Glycosmis pentaphylla (Rutaceae).
- Petrelaea dana — Dingy Lineblue: Terminalia catappa (Combretaceae).
- Prosotas dubiosa — Tailless Lineblue: Mallotus philippensis (Euphorbiaceae). Acacia, Acacia caesia, Acacia torta, Leucaena leucocephala, Lysiloma latisiliquum, Mimosa invisa, Mimosa pudica, Pithecellobium dulce (Fabaceae).
- Prosotas nora — Common Lineblue: Mallotus philippensis (Euphorbiaceae). Acacia, Acacia caesia, Acacia catechu, Acacia torta, Mimosa invisa, Pithecellobium dulce (Fabaceae). Allophylus cobbe (Sapindaceae).
- Prosotas noreia — White-tipped Lineblue: Albizia lebbeck, Dalbergia lanceolaria (Fabaceae).
- Pseudozizeeria maha — Pale Grass Blue: Nelsonia canescens, Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae). Tephrosia purpurea, Tephrosia subtriflora (Fabaceae). Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae). Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae).
- Talicada nyseus — Red Pierrot: Kalanchoe, Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, Kalanchoe calycinum, Kalanchoe laciniata, Bryophyllum delagoense, Bryophyllum pinnatum (Crassulaceae).
- Tarucus ananda — Dark Pierrot: Dendrophthoe falcata, Loranthus (Loranthaceae). Ziziphus oenopolia, Ziziphus xylopyrus (Rhamnaceae).
- Tarucus balkanica — Black-spotted Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba , Ziziphus nummularia (Rhamnaceae).
- Tarucus callinara — Spotted Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae).
- Tarucus indica — Transparent Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba , Ziziphus nummularia (Rhamnaceae).
- Tarucus nara — Striped Pierrot: Ziziphus jujuba, Ziziphus nummularia (Rhamnaceae).
- Udara akasa — White Hedge Blue: Persicaria chinensis (Polygonaceae).
- Zizeeria karsandra — Dark Grass Blue: Amaranthus spinosus , Amaranthus tricolor, Amaranthus viridis (Amaranthaceae). Geissaspis cristata, Zornia diphylla, Zornia gibbosa (Fabaceae). Oxalis corniculata (Oxalidaceae). Polygonum plebeium (Polygonaceae).
- Zizina otis — Lesser Grass Blue: Amaranthus viridis (Amaranthaceae). Alysicarpus vaginalis, Desmodium heterophyllum, Desmodium triflorum, Sesbania bispinosa, Zornia diphylla, Zornia gibbosa, Zornia reticulata (Fabaceae). Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae).
- Zizula hylax — Tiny Grass Blue: Dipteracanthus prostratus , Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila ringens, Nelsonia canescens, Phaulopsis dorsiflora, Ruellia tuberosa, Ruellia tweediana (Acanthaceae). Vicia (Fabaceae). Lantana (Verbenaceae). Tribulus terrestris (Zygophyllaceae).
Subfamily Theclinae
Tribe Amblypodiini
- Amblypodia anita — Purple Leaf Blue: Olax imbricata , Olax scandens.
- Iraota timoleon — Silverstreak Blue: Punica granatum (Lythraceae). Ficus benghalensis, Ficus racemosa, Ficus religiosa, Ficus tsjahela (Moraceae).
- Thaduka multicaudata — Many-tailed Oakblue: Mallotus nudiflorus (Euphorbiaceae).
Tribe Aphnaeini
- Apharitis acamas — Tawny Silverline: Cassia (Fabaceae). Species of Apharitis are often treated under Cigaritis following Heath (1997), but this needs to be confirmed with molecular phylogenetic analysis.
- Apharitis lilacinus — Lilac Silverline: Unknown. See the previous species for treatment under Cigaritis.
- Spindasis abnormis — Abnormal Silverline: Terminalia (Combretaceae). Cassia fistula , Entada (Fabaceae). Species of Spindasis, along with that of Apharitis, are often treated under Cigaritis following Heath (1997), but this needs to be confirmed with molecular phylogenetic analysis.
- Spindasis elima — Scare Shot Silverline: Unknown.
- Spindasis ictis — Common Shot Silverline: Senna montana, Senna siamea (Fabaceae).
- Spindasis lohita — Long-banded Silverline: Carissa carandas (Apocynanceae). Terminalia paniculata (Combretaceae). Convolvulaceae. Dioscorea pentaphylla (Dioscoreaceae). Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Ixora brachiata, Smilax zeylanica (Smilacaceae).
- Spindasis schistacea — Plumbeous Silverline: Quisqualis, Combretum indicum (Combretaceae). Antidesma ghaesembilla (Phyllanthaceae). Acacia caesia, Acacia pennata (Fabaceae). Sorbaria sorbifolia (Rosaceae).
- Spindasis vulcanus — Common Silverline: Carissa carandas (Apocynanceae). Cadaba fruticosa (Capparaceae). Dioscorea wallichii (Dioscoreaceae). Diospyros melanoxylon, Diospyros montana (Ebenaceae). Cassia fistula (Fabaceae). Clerodendrum indicum, Volkameria inermis (Lamiaceae). Woodfordia floribunda (Lythraceae). Ziziphus jujuba, Ziziphus rugosa (Rhamnaceae). Canthium coromandelicum (Rubiaceae). Allophylus cobbe (Sapindaceae).
Tribe Arhopalini
- Arhopala abseus — Aberrant Oakblue: Shorea robusta (Dipterocarpaceae).
- Arhopala alea — Sahyadri Rosy Oakblue: Terminalia paniculata (Combretaceae). Hopea (Dipterocarpaceae). Syzygium salicifolium (Myrtaceae).
- Arhopala amantes — Large Oakblue: Terminalia alata, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia elliptica, Terminalia paniculata, Terminalia tomentosa (Combretaceae). Hopea jucunda, Hopea ponga, Shorea robusta (Dipterocarpaceae). Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Lagerstroemia speciosa (Lythraceae). Syzygium cumini (Myrtaceae).
- Arhopala atrax — Indian Oakblue: Shorea robusta (Dipterocarpaceae).
- Arhopala bazaloides — Dusted Oakblue: Hopea ponga (Dipterocarpaceae).
- Arhopala centaurus — Centaur Oakblue: Terminalia alata, Terminalia paniculata, Terminalia tomentosa (Combretaceae). Hopea, Hopea ponga (Dipterocarpaceae). Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Lagerstroemia, Lagerstroemia microcarpa, Lagerstroemia speciosa (Lythraceae). Schleichera oleosa (Sapindaceae).
- Surendra quercetorum — Common Acacia Blue: Acacia caesia, Acacia megaladena, Acacia pennata, Acacia polyacantha, Acacia torta, Albizia odoratissima (Fabaceae).
- Zinaspa todara — Silver-streaked Acacia Blue: Acacia, Acacia torta (Fabaceae).
Tribe Catapaecilmatini
- Catapaecilma major — Common Tinsel: Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia paniculata (Combretaceae). Mallotus nudiflorus (Euphorbiaceae). Lagerstroemia parviflora (Lythraceae), Ziziphus rugosa (Rhamnaceae).
Tribe Cheritrini
- Cheritra freja — Common Imperial: Bauhinia phoenicea, Saraca asoca , Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum macrocarpum, Cinnamomum verum (Lauraceae). Ixora (Rubiaceae). Lepisanthes tetraphylla (Sapindaceae).
Tribe Deudorigini
- Bindahara moorei — Blue-bordered Plane: Salacia fruticosa, Salacia macrosperma, Salacia reticulata (Celastraceae).
- Deudorix epijarbas — Cornelian: Connarus , Connarus wightii (Connaraceae). Punica, Punica granatum (Lythraceae). Aesculus, Aesculus indica, Aesculus assamica, Harpullia arborea, Sapindus emarginatus, Sapindus laurifolius, Sapindus trifoliatus (Sapindaceae).
- Rapala iarbus — Common Red Flash: Terminalia catappa (Combretaceae). Homonoia riparia (Euphorbiaceae). Acacia leucophloea, Desmodium dalbergioides, Desmodium oojeinense, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Melastoma malabathricum, Melastoma polyanthum (Melastomataceae). Averrhoa bilimbi (Oxalidaceae). Ziziphus rugosa (Rhamnaceae). Nephelium lappaceum, Schleichera oleosa (Sapindaceae). Mimusops elengi (Sapotaceae).
- Rapala lankana — Malabar Flash: Acacia caesia (Fabaceae). Ziziphus rugosa (Rhamnaceae).
- Rapala manea — Slate Flash: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Combretum indicum (Combretaceae). Acacia caesia, Acacia megaladena, Acacia pennata, Acacia torta, Mimosa invisa, Saraca asoca, Senna tora (Fabaceae). Clerodendrum infortunatum (Lamiaceae). Urena lobata (Malvaceae). Averrhoa bilimbi (Oxalidaceae). Antidesma acidum, Antidesma ghaesembilla (Phyllanthaceae). Ziziphus (Rhamnaceae). Sorbaria sorbifolia (Rosaceae). Lepisanthes tetraphylla (Sapindaceae). Camellia sinensis (Theaceae). Lantana camara (Verbenaceae).
- Rapala varuna — Indigo Flash: Combretum indicum (Combretaceae). Ziziphus rugosa, Ziziphus xylopyrus, (Rhamnaceae). Sapindus laurifolius (Sapindaceae).
- Virachola isocrates — Common Guava Blue: Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae). Strychnos nux-vomica (Loganiaceae). Punica, Punica granatum (Lythraceae). Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae). Eriobotrya japonica, Malus pumila, Prunus dulcis, Prunus persica, Pyrus communis (Rosaceae). Catunaregam nutans, Catunaregam spinosa, Gardenia gummifera, Gardenia latifolia, Randia, Tamilnadia uliginosa (Rubiaceae). Citrus, Citrus x aurantium, Citrus sinensis, Limonia acidissima, Limonia elephantum, Naringi crenulata (Rutaceae).
- Virachola perse — Large Guava Blue: Catunaregam nutans, Catunaregam spinosa (Rubiaceae).
Tribe Horagini
- Horaga onyx — Common Onyx: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Coriaria nepalensis (Coriariaceae).
- Horaga viola — Brown Onyx: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Coriaria nepalensis (Coriariaceae).
- Rathinda amor — Monkey Puzzle: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Meiogyne pannosa (Annonaceae). Calophyllum (Clusiaceae). Hopea (Dipterocarpaceae). Blachia, Croton (Euphorbiaceae). Barringtonia acutangula, Careya arborea (Lecythidaceae). Loranthus (Loranthaceae). Eugenia roxburghii (Myrtaceae). Ixora, Ixora brachiata (Rubiaceae). Schleichera (Sapindaceae). Quassia indica (Simaroubaceae).
Tribe Hypolycaenini
- Hypolycaena othona — Orchid Tit: Acampe praemorsa, Aerides crispum, Cottonia peduncularis, Rhynchostylis retusa (Orchidaceae).
- Hypolycaena nilgirica — Nilgiri Tit: Unknown.
- Zeltus amasa — Fluffy Tit: Ixora singaporensis (Rubiaceae).
Tribe Iolaini
- Creon cleobis — Broad-tailed Royal: Helicanthes elasticus (Loranthaceae). Viscum capitellatum (Santalaceae).
- Pratapa deva — White Tufted Royal: Dendrophthoe falcata,Loranthus , Loranthus longiflorus , Loranthus tomentosus, Scurrula parasitica (Loranthaceae).
- Rachana jalindra — Banded Royal: Dendrophthoe falcata, Helicanthes elasticus (Loranthaceae).
- Tajuria cippus — Peacock Royal: Dendrophthoe falcata, Dendrophthoe glabrescens, Helicanthes elasticus, Helixanthera wallichiana, Loranthus, Loranthus longiflorus (Loranthaceae).
- Tajuria jehana — Plains Blue Royal: Dendrophthoe spp., Loranthus (Loranthaceae).
- Tajuria maculatus — Spotted Royal: Dendrophthoe spp. , Loranthus (Loranthaceae). Viscum spp. (Santalaceae).
- Tajuria melastigma — Branded Royal: Loranthus, Loranthus tomentosus (Loranthaceae).
Tribe Loxurini
- Loxura atymnus — Yamfly: Dioscorea, Dioscorea pentaphylla (Dioscoreaceae). Smilax zeylanica (Smilacaceae).
Tribe Remelanini
- Ancema sudica — Sahyadri Silver Royal: Viscum angulatum, Viscum capitellatum (Santalaceae). This is often treated as a subspecies of Ancema blanka.
Tribe Zesiini
- Zesius chrysomallus — Redspot: Anacardium occidentale (Anacardiaceae). Terminalia, Terminalia alata, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia paniculata, Terminalia tomentosa (Combretaceae). Dioscorea (Dioscoreaceae). Cassia fistula, Pterocarpus marsupium, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Loranthaceae. Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae). Averrhoa carambola (Oxalidaceae) Smilax zeylanica (Smilacaceae). Averrhoa occidentale (Oxalidaceae).
FAMILY NYMPHALIDAE
Subfamily Apaturinae
Tribe Apaturini
- Euripus consimilis — Painted Courtesan: Trema orientalis (Cannabaceae).
- Rohana parisatis — Black Prince: Celtis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis timorensis, Celtis tetrandra (Cannabaceae). Celtis lycodoxylon (Cannabaceae).
Subfamily Biblidinae
Tribe Biblidini
- Ariadne ariadne — Angled Castor: Ricinus communis, Tragia hispida, Tragia involucrata , Tragia plukenetii (Euphorbiaceae).
- Ariadne merione — Common Castor: Ricinus communis , Tragia hispida, Tragia involucrata , Tragia plukenetii (Euphorbiaceae).
- Byblia ilithyia — Joker: Tragia involucrata, Tragia plukenetii (Euphorbiaceae).
Subfamily Charaxinae
Tribe Charaxini
- Charaxes agrarius — Anomalous Nawab: Acacia caesia , Acacia nilotica (Fabaceae).
- Charaxes bharata — Indian Nawab: Acacia caesia, Acacia catechu, Acacia chundra, Acacia pennata , Acacia polyacantha, Acacia torta, Adenanthera pavonina, Albizia julibrissin, Albizia lebbeck, Albizia corniculata, Falcataria moluccana, Caesalpinia bonduc, Caesalpinia mimosoides, Caesalpinia crista, Caesalpinia regia, Caesalpinia sappan, Delonix regia, Pithecellobium dulce (Fabaceae). Grewia, Helicteres isora (Malvaceae).
- Charaxes psaphon — Plain Tawny Rajah: Miliusa tomentosa (Annonaceae). Adenanthera pavonina, Bauhinia racemosa , Dalbergia latifolia , Pithecellobium dulce , Pterocarpus marsupium , Tamarindus indica (Fabaceae). Aglaia lawii, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Dysoxylum gotadhora (Meliaceae).
- Charaxes schreiber — Blue Nawab: Adenanthera pavonina, Bauhinia phoenicea, Cynometra cauliflora, Moullava spicata (Fabaceae). Helicteres isora (Malvaceae). Aglaia lawii (Meliaceae). Nephelium lappaceum, Rourea minor (Sapindaceae).
- Charaxes solon — Black Rajah: Dalbergia sissoo, Moullava spicata, Pithecellobium dulce, Tamarindus indica, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae).
Subfamily Cyrestinae
Tribe Cyrestini
- Cyrestis thyodamas — Map Butterfly: Ficus, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus neriifolia, Ficus racemosa, Ficus religiosa (Moraceae).
Subfamily Danainae
Tribe Danaini
- Danaus chrysippus — Plain Tiger: Asclepias curassavica, Calotropis, Calotropis gigantea, Calotropis procera, Caralluma adscendens, Cryptolepis dubia, Pergularia daemia (Apocynaceae). Besides these plants, Hibiscus (Malvaceae) and Poaceae have been reported for this butterfly species, which is clearly an ovipositioin error, if the plants were recorded correctly in the first place.
- Danaus genutia — Striped Tiger: Asclepias curassavica, Ceropegia fantastica, Ceropegia hirsuta, Ceropegia intermedia, Ceropegia lawii, Ceropegia vincifolia, Cynanchum callialatum, Cynanchum dalhousiae, Cynanchum liukiuense, Holostemma ada-kodien, Marsdenia floribunda, Marsdenia tinctoria, Marsdenia tomentosa, Passularia, Raphistemma pulchellum, Tylophora flexuosa (Apocynaceae). Raphistemma lemma (Apocynaceae).
- Euploea core — Common Crow: Adenium obesum , Asclepias curassavica, Carissa carandas , Carissa spinarum , Cascabela thevetia , Cryptolepis dubia, Cryptolepis sinensis, Hemidesmus indicus, Holarrhena, Ichnocarpus frutescens, Nerium, Nerium oleander, Tylophora indica, Wrightia antidysenterica (Apocynaceae). Ficus, Ficus benghalensis, Ficus drupacea, Ficus pumila , Ficus racemosa, Ficus religiosa , Streblus asper (Moraceae).
- Euploea klugii — Brown King Crow: Ficus hispida, Streblus asper (Moraceae).
- Euploea sylvester — Double-branded Black Crow: Cynanchum spp., Hoya spp., Ichnocarpus frutescens (Apocynaceae). Ficus, Ficus exasperata, Ficus microcarpa , Ficus racemosa (Moraceae).
- Idea malabarica — Malabar Tree-Nymph: Aganosma cymosa, Parsonsia alboflavescens (Apocynaceae). A subspecies name, Idea malabarica kanarensis, is sometimes listed but it represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Parantica aglea — Glassy Tiger: Calotropis gigantea, Ceropegia bulbosa, Ceropegia lawii, Cryptolepis dubia, Tylophora indica, Tylophora flexuosa (Apocynaceae).
- Parantica nilgiriensis — Nilgiri Tiger: Tylophora indica, Tylophora flexuosa (Apocynaceae).
- Tirumala limniace — Blue Tiger: Heterostemma spp., Holarrhena pubescens, Asclepias curassavica, Calotropis, Calotropis gigantea, Calotropis procera , Cosmostigma cordatum , Dregea volubilis, Hoya, Marsdenia tenacissima, Tylophora indica, Vallaris solanacea (Apocynaceae). Saccharum, Saccharum officinarum (Poaceae).
- Tirumala septentrionis — Dark Blue Tiger: Vallaris solanacea (Apocynaceae). Cosmostigma cordatum , Dregea volubilis (Apocynaceae).
Subfamily Heliconiinae
Tribe Acraeini
- Acraea terpsicore — Tawny Coster: Cucurbitaceae. Hibiscus cannabinus (Malvaceae). Adenia hondala, Passiflora, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora foetida Passiflora subpeltata , Turnera ulmifolia (Passifloraceae). Aporosa cardiosperma (Phyllanthaceae). Vitex pinnata (Lamiaceae).
- Cethosia mahratta — Sahyadri Lacewing: Adenia hondala, Passiflora edulis, Passiflora subpeltata (Passifloraceae). This is often treated as a subspecies of Cethosia nietneri.
Tribe Argynnini
- Argynnis castetsi — Palni Branded Fritillary: Viola, Viola betonicifolia, Viola pilosa (Violaceae). This is often treated as a subspecies of Argynnis hyperbius.
- Argynnis (castetsi) hybrida — Nilgiri Branded Fritillary: Lobelia (Campanulaceae). Viola (Violaceae). Similar to Argynnis castetsi, this is often treated as a subspecies of Argynnis hyperbius . Further work is needed on this species group.
- Argynnis hyperbius — Tropical Fritillary: Lobelia (Campanulaceae). Viola ( (Violaceae).
Tribe Vagrantini
- Cirrochroa thais — Sahyadri Yeoman: Hydnocarpus alpina, Hydnocarpus wightianus (Salicaceae).
- Cupha erymanthis — Rustic: Glochidion eriocarpum (Phyllantahceae). Flacourtia, Flacourtia indica, Flacourtia jangomas, Flacourtia montana (Salicaceae).
- Phalanta alcippe — Small Leopard: Rinorea bengalensis, Rinorea zeylanica (Violaceae).
- Phalanta phalantha — Common Leopard: Celastraceae, Gymnosporia, Gymnosporia bachmannii (Celastraceae). Dovyalis hebecarpa, Dovyalis, Flacourtia , Flacourtia indica, Flacourtia jangomas, Flacourtia montana, Populus, Populus deltoids, Salix, Salix tetrasperma, Xylosma longifolia (Salicaceae). Androsace (Primulaceae). Smilax (Smilacaceae).
- Vindula erota — Cruiser: Adenia hondala (Passifloraceae).
Subfamily Libytheinae
Tribe Libytheini
- Libythea laius — Lobed Beak: Celtis australis, Celtis tetrandra, Trema orientalis (Cannabaceae). Gossypium herbaceum (Malvaceae).
- Libythea myrrha — Club Beak: Tragia plukenetii , Tragia involucrata (Euphorbiaceae). Celtis tetrandra (Cannabaceae).
Subfamily Limenitidinae
Tribe Adoliadini
- Dophla evelina — Redspot Duke: Anacardium occidentale (Anacardiaceae). Diospyros candolleana, Diospyros malabarica, Diospyros melanoxylon (Ebenaceae).
- Euthalia aconthea — Baron: Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera, Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Bryonia (Cucurbitaceae). Scurrula parasitica (Loranthaceae). Morus, Streblus asper, Trophis aspera (Moraceae). Rosa (Rosaceae).
- Euthalia lubentina — Gaudy Baron: Dendrophthoe falcata, Dendrophthoe glabrescens, Loranthus longiflorus, Scurrula parasitica (Loranthaceae).
- Euthalia telchinia — Blue Baron: Unknown. This species is historically known in the Western Ghats from a single verified record from Sampaje Ghat in Dakshina Kannada (=South Canara) (Yates 1931). Several more unconfirmed records have been subsequently reported (Larsen 1987) but its occurrence in the Western Ghats needs to be verified with new, confirmed records.
- Symphaedra nais — Baronet: Mangifera indica (Anacardiaceae). Quercus incana (Fagaceae). Shorea robusta (Dipterocarpaceae). Diospyros exsculpta, Diospyros melanoxylon (Ebenaceae). Grewia asiatica (Malvaceae).
- Tanaecia lepidea — Grey Count: Careya arborea, Planchonia careya (Lecythidaceae). Melastoma malabathricum (Melastomataceae).
Tribe Limenitidini
- Athyma inara — Color Sergeant: Glochidion lanceolarium, Glochidion heyneanum, Glochidion zeylanicum (Phyllanthaceae). Mussaenda frondosa (Rubiaceae).
- Athyma perius — Common Sergeant: Glochidion eriocarpum, Glochidion lanceolarium, Glochidion heyneanum, Glochidion wrightii, Phyllanthus (Phyllanthaceae).
- Athyma ranga — Blackvein Sergeant: Chionanthus mala-elengi, Ligustrum lucidum, Ligustrum sinense, Olea dioica (Oleaceae).
- Athyma selenophora — Staff Sergeant: Haldina cordifolia, Mussaenda philippica, Wendlandia thyrsoidea (Rubiaceae).
- Moduza procris — Commander: Cadaba fruticosa (Capparaceae). Grewia nervosa (Malvaceae). Prunus dulcis (Rosaceae). Cinchona, Mitragyna parvifolia, Mussaenda frondosa, Mussaenda philippica, Neolamarckia cadamba, Ochreinauclea missionis, Wendlandia, Wendlandia heynei, Wendlandia thyrsoidea (Rubiaceae). Hedyotis orixense (Rubiaceae).
Tribe Neptini
- Lasippa viraja — Yellowjack Sailer: Dalbergia lanceolaria, Dalbergia latifolia (Fabaceae). Dalbergia racemosa (Fabaceae).
- Neptis clinia — Sullied Sailer: Celtis spp . (Cannabaceae).
- Neptis hylas — Common Sailer: Bombax, Bombax ceiba (Bombacaceae). Hevea brasiliensis (Euphorbiaceae). Fabaceae, Canavalia ensiformis, Canavalia gladiata, Flemingia, Lathyrus, Mucuna purpurea, Paracalyx, Paracalyx scariosus, Rhynchosia, Vigna cylindrica, Vigna unguiculata, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Icacinaceae). Malvaceae, Corchorus, Grewia, Helicteres isora, Triumfetta, Urena lobata (Malvaceae).
- Neptis jumbah — Chestnut-streaked Sailer: Bombax, Bombax ceiba, Byttneria (Bombacaceae). Trema (Cannabaceae). Elaeocarpus (Elaeocarpaceae). Mallotus philippensis (Euphorbiaceae). Fabaceae, Cassia fistula, Dalbergia, Dalbergia latifolia, Erythrina stricta, Moullava spicata, Pongamia, Pongamia pinnata, Pterocarpus marsupium, Xylia, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Icacinaceae). Malvaceae, Grewia, Grewia serrulata, Hibiscus, Pterygota alata, Thespesia populnea (Malvaceae). Rhamnaceae, Ziziphus, Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae). Urticaceae.
- Neptis nata — Clear Sailer: Trema orientalis (Cannabaceae).
- Neptis palnica — Palni Sailer: Trema orientalis (Cannabaceae).
- Pantoporia hordonia — Common Lascar: Acacia, Acacia megaladena, Acacia sinuata, Albizia, Albizia odoratissima (Fabaceae).
- Pantoporia sandaka — Extra Lascar: Acacia, Acacia caesia, Dalbergia horrida (Fabaceae).
- Phaedyma columella — Short-banded Sailer: Dalbergia, Pueraria tuberosa (Fabaceae). Gmelina arborea (Lamiaceae). Hibiscus mutabilis (Malvaceae).
Tribe Parthenini
- Parthenos sylvia — Clipper: Zanonia indica (Cucurbitaceae). Tinospora sinensis (Menispermaceae). Adenia hondala (Passifloraceae). This is sometimes given as Parthenos sylla.
Subfamily Nymphalinae
Tribe Junoniini
- Hypolimnas bolina — Great Eggfly: Phaulopsis imbricata (Acantahceae). Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae). Sida rhombifolia (Malvaceae). Portulaca oleracea (Portulacaceae). Solanum torvum (Solanaceae). Elatostema cuneatum, Laportea interrupta (Urticaceae).
- Hypolimnas misippus — Danaid Eggfly: Asystasia gangetica, Asystasia lawiana, Barleria cristata, Justicia betonica (Acanthaceae). Ipomoea carnea (Convolvulaceae). Abelmoschus, Abutilon, Hibiscus, Sida cordifolia (Malvaceae). Portulaca oleracea, Portulaca pilosa (Portulacaceae).
- Junonia almana — Peacock Pansy: Acanthus, Barleria, Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila costata (Acanthaceae). Gloxinia (Gesneriaceae), Osbeckia (Melastomataceae). Mimulus gracilis (Phrymaceae). Oryza sativa, Pennisetum, Pennisetum glaucum (Poaceae). Phyla nodiflora (Verbenaceae).
- Junonia atlites — Grey Pansy: Barleria, Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila costata (Acanthaceae).
- Junonia hierta — Yellow Pansy: Asystasia, Barleria, Eremomastax, Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila costata, Justicia, Ruellia (Acanthaceae). Mimosa pudica (Fabaceae).
- Junonia iphita — Chocolate Pansy: Barleria cristata , Dipteracanthus prostratus , Hygrophila, Hygrophila auriculata, Justicia micrantha, Justicia neesii, Ruellia elegans, Ruellia simplex, Ruellia tuberosa, Ruellia tweediana, Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae). Achimenes grandiflora (Gesneriaceae). Strobilanthes callosus, Strobilanthes ciliata (Acanthaceae). A subspecies name, Junonia iphitapluviatalis is sometimes given, which represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Junonia lemonias — Lemon Pansy: Barleria, Hygrophila auriculata, Hygrophila costata, Justicia neesii , Lepidagathis cuspidata , Lepidagathis keralensis, Justicia procumbens , Nelsonia canescens (Acanthaceae). Cannabis sativa (Cannabaceae). Corchorus capsularis, Sida rhombifolia (Malvaceae). A subspecies name, Junonia lemonias vaisya is sometimes given, which represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Junonia orithya — Blue Pansy: Acanthus, Barleria, Barleria mysorensis , Hygrophila auriculata, Justicia micrantha, Justicia neesii, Justicia procumbens, Lepidagathis keralensis, Nelsonia canescens , Ruellia tuberosa (Acanthaceae). Ipomoea batatas (Convolvulaceae). Mimosa pudica (Fabaceae). Plectranthus scandens (Lamaiaceae). Misopates orontium (Plantaginaceae). Lepidagathis prostrata (Acanthaceae).
Tribe Kallimini
- Doleschallia bisaltide — Autumn Leaf: Eranthemum, Graptophyllum pictum, Pseuderanthemum malabaricum , Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae). Urtica (Urticaceae).
- Kallima horsfieldii — Blue Oakleaf: Pseuderanthemum malabaricum , Lepidagathis cuspidata, Strobilanthes callosus, Strobilanthes ciliata (Acanthaceae).
- Kallima inachus — Orange Oakleaf: Strobilanthes, Strobilanthes capitata (Acanthaceae). Persicaria orientalis (Polygonaceae). Prunus persica (Rosaceae). Girardinia diversifolia (Urticaceae).
Tribe Nymphalini
- Kaniska canace — Blue Admiral: Smilax, Smilax zeylanica (Smilacaceae). Dioscorea (Dioscoreaceae) is also reported but needs verification.
- Vanessa cardui — Painted Lady: Anchusa, Cynoglossum, Echium (Boraginaceae). Arctotis, Artemisia, Artemisia vulgaris, Berkheya, Blumea, Laggera alata, Carduus, Chrysanthemum, Cirsium, Cirsium arvense, Cynara scolymus, Filago, Gnaphalium, Helichrysum, Madia, Pentzia, Senecio, Sonchus, Tricholepis (Compositae). Argyrolobium, Dolichos, Glycine, Lablab purpureus, Lupinus, Phaseolus, Zornia diphylla, Zornia gibbosa (Fabaceae). Althaea, Malva (Malvaceae). Argemone mexicana (Papaveraceae). Boehmeria, Debregeasia saeneb, Girardinia, Girardinia diversifolia Laportea, Urtica (Urticaceae).
- Vanessa indica — Red Admiral: Blumea (Compositae). Zornia (Fabaceae). Corchorus . (Malvaceae). Girardinia diversifolia, Urtica (Urticaceae).
Subfamily Satyrinae
Tribe Amathusiini
- Amathusia phidippus — Palmking: Calamus thwaitesii , Cocos nucifera , Licuala (Arecaceae).
- Discophora lepida — Blue-banded Duffer: Bambusa, Dendrocalamus strictus, Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
Tribe Elymniini
- Elymnias caudata — Tailed Palmfly: Areca catechu, Arenga wightii, Cocos nucifera, Licuala grandis, Livistona chinensis, Phoenix, Calamus rotang, Calamus thwaitesii, Caryota urens, Phoenix loureiroi, Rhapis (Arecaceae). Licuala chinensis (Arecaceae).
- Elymnias hypermnestra — Common Palmfly: Arecaceae, Areca, Areca catechu, Arenga engleri, Arenga pinnata, Arenga wightii, Calamus, Calamus rotang, Calamus pseudofeanus, Calamus thwaitesii, Caryota urens, Chamaerops humilis, Dypsis lutescens, Cocos nucifera, Elaeis guineensis, Livistona chinensis, Hyophorbe lagenicaulis , Metroxylon sagu, Phoenix, Phoenix loureiroi , Rhapis, Rhapis excelsa, Rhapis humilis, Trachycarpus fortunei (Arecaceae). Licuala chinensis (Arecaceae).
Tribe Melanitini
- Melanitis leda — Common Evening Brown: Poaceae, Apluda, Bambusa, Brachiaria mutica, Coix lacryma-jobi , Cyrtococcum, Digitaria, Eleusine, Oplismenus compositus, Oryza, Oryza sativa, Panicum, Panicum repens, Pennisetum, Pennisetum glaucum, Pennisetum purpureum, Rottboellia cochinchinensis, Saccharum officinarum, Setaria barbata, Zea mays (Poaceae).
- Melanitis phedima — Dark Evening Brown: Andropogon, Apluda , Bambusa bambos, Cymbopogon, Cyrtococcum, Digitaria, Eleusine, Eragrostis, Ischaemum semisagittatum, Ochlandra, Oplismenus compositus, Oryza sativa, Panicum, Pennisetum, Setaria, Sorghum, Zea, Spodiopogon rhizophorus (Poaceae).
- Melanitis zitenius — Great Evening Brown: Bambusa, Bambusa bambos, Ochlandra, Ochlandra scriptoria (Poaceae).
- Parantirrhoea marshalli — Travancore Evening Brown: Bambusa bambos, Bambusa vulgaris, Ochlandra scriptoria , Ochlandra talbotii, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
Tribe Satyrini
- Lethe drypetis — Two-eyed Treebrown: Bambusa bambos, Bambusa vulgaris (Poaceae).
- Lethe europa — Bamboo Treebrown: Poaceae, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa vulgaris, Dendrocalamus strictus (Poaceae).
- Lethe rohria — Common Treebrown: Apluda, Capillipedium, Microstegium (Poaceae).
- Mycalesis anaxias — White-bar Bushbrown: Oplismenus compositus (Poaceae).
- Mycalesis igilia — Bicoloured Bushbrown: Poaceae.
- Mycalesis junonia — Malabar Glad-eye Bushbrown: Poaceae. Oplismenus compositus (Poaceae). This is often treated as a subspecies of Mycalesis patnia.
- Mycalesis mineus — Dark-branded Bushbrown: Poaceae. Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Mycalesis orcha — Pale-brand Bushbrown: Poaceae.
- Mycalesis perseus — Common Bushbrown: Poaceae, Oplismenus compositus, Oryza, Oryza sativa (Poaceae).
- Mycalesis subdita — Tamil Bushbrown: Oplismenus compositus (Poaceae).
- Mycalesis visala — Long-branded Bushbrown: Poaceae.
- Orsotriaena medus — Medus Brown: Brachiaria mutica, Oryza sativa (Poaceae).
- Telinga adolphei — Red-eye Bushbrown: Poaceae.
- Telinga davisoni — Palni Bushbrown: Poaceae.
- Telinga oculus — Red-disc Bushbrown: Cyrtococcum trigonum, Polytrias indica, Oplismenus compositus (Poaceae).
- Ypthima asterope — Common Three-ring: Poaceae.
- Ypthima baldus — Common Five-ring: Poaceae. A subspecies name, Ypthima baldus madrasa, is often listed in literature but this represents infrasubspecific variation.
- Ypthima ceylonica — White Four-ring: Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Ypthima chenu — Nilgiri Four-ring: Poaceae.
- Ypthima huebneri — Common Four-ring: Poaceae, Axonopus compressus (Poaceae).
- Ypthima singala — Sinhalese Five-ring: Poaceae.
- Ypthima striata — Striated Five-ring: Axonopus compressus, Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Ypthima tabella — Sahyadri Baby Five-ring: Poaceae. This is often treated as a subspecies of Ypthima philomela .
- Ypthima ypthimoides — Palni Four-ring: Axonopus compressus, Cyrtococcum trigonum, Polytrias indica, Setaria barbata (Poaceae).
- Zipaetis saitis — Banded Catseye: Ochlandra scriptoria, Ochlandra travancorica (Poaceae).
FAMILY PAPILIONIDAE
Subfamily Papilioninae
Tribe Leptocircini
- Graphium agamemnon — Tailed Jay: Annona glabra, Annona muricata, Annona squamosa, Artabotrys hexapetalus, Desmos chinensis, Goniothalamus cardiopetalus, Guatteria, Miliusa, Miliusa tomentosa, Mitrephora heyneana, Polyalthia cerasoides, Polyalthia longifolia, Uvaria narum (Annonaceae). Cinnamomum (Lauraceae). Magnoliaceae, Magnolia, Magnolia champaca (Magnoliaceae). Annona discolor (Annonaceae).
- Graphium antiphates — Five-bar Swordtail: Desmos chinensis, Miliusa (Annonaceae). Magnolia doltsopa (Magnoliaceae). An alternative name, Graphium antiphates alcibiades, is often used for the Western Ghats populations, which was raised due to confusion regarding the type locality.
- Graphium doson — Common Jay: Annonaceae, Annona muricata, Polyalthia, Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae). Hunteria zeylanica (Apocynaceae). Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum macrocarpum, Cinnamomum malabatrum (Lauraceae). Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia liliifera, Magnolia oblonga, Trachelospermum asiaticum (Magnoliaceae).
- Graphium nomius — Spot Swordtail: Miliusa tomentosa, Miliusa velutina, Polyalthia longifolia (Annonaceae).
- Graphium teredon — Narrow-banded Bluebottle: Alseodaphne, Alseodaphne owdenii, Alseodaphne semecarpifolia, Camphora officinalis, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum macrocarpum, Cinnamomum malabatrum, Cinnamomum micranthum, Cinnamomum tamala, Cinnamomum verum, Litsea glutinosa, Miliusa tomentosa, Persea macrantha, Persea odoratissima (Lauraceae). Magnolia doltsopa (Magnoliaceae). Geijera salicifolia (Rutaceae).
Tribe Papilionini
- Papilio buddha — Malabar Banded Peacock: Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Rutaceae).
- Papilio clytia — Common Mime: Alseodaphne semecarpifolia, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum macrocarpum, Cinnamomum malabatrum, Cinnamomum tamala, Cinnamomum verum, Clausena spp., Litsea deccanensis, Litsea glutinosa, Persea gamblei, Ocotea lancifolia (Lauraceae). Sarcosperma arboretum (Sapotaceae).
- Papilio crino — Common Banded Peacock: Chloroxylon swietenia (Rutaceae).
- Papilio demoleus — Lime Swallowtail: Cullen corylifolium, (Fabaceae). Ziziphus, Tilia (Malvaceae). Ziziphus jujuba (Rhamnaceae). Rutaceae, Acronychia pedunculata, Aegle, Aegle marmelos, Chloroxylon swietenia, Citrus, Citrus aurantiifolia, Citrus maxima, Citrus sinensis, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Limonia elephantum, Murraya, Murraya koenigii, Ruta angustifolia, Ruta graveolens, Toddalia trifoliata (Rutaceae).
- Papilio dravidarum — Malabar Raven: Clausena heptaphylla, Glycosmis pentaphylla (Rutaceae).
- Papilio helenus — Red Helen: Rutaceae, Citrus, Citrus limon, Clausena heptaphylla, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Phellodendron, Toddalia asiatica, Zanthoxylum acanthopodium, Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Rutaceae).
- Papilio liomedon — Malabar Banded Swallowtail: Acronychia pedunculata, Melicope lunu-ankenda (Rutaceae).
- Papilio paris — Paris Peacock: Rutaceae, Citrus, Melicope lunu-ankenda, Toddalia asiatica, Zanthoxylum ovalifolium, Zanthoxylum oxyphyllum (Rutaceae).
- Papilio polymnestor — Blue Mormon: Garcinia xanthochymus (Clusiaceae). Atalantia racemosa, Atalantia wightii, Citrus maxima, Citrus limon, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Murraya koenigii, Paramignya monophylla ( (Rutaceae).
- Papilio polytes — Common Mormon: Aegle marmelos, Atalantia racemosa, Citrus, Citrus aurantiifolia, Citrus maxima, Citrus limon, Citrus medica, Clausena anisata, Correa, Glycosmis, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Murraya, Murraya koenigii, Murraya paniculata, Ravenia spectabilis, Triphasia, Zanthoxylum, Zanthoxylum rhetsa (Rutaceae).
Tribe Troidini
- Pachliopta aristolochiae — Common Rose: Aristolochia, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia griffithii, Aristolochia indica, Aristolochia tagala, Thottea siliquosa (Aristolochiaceae). Bragantia wallichii (=Thottea wallichii, see a note under Bragantia wallichii) (Aristolochiaceae). Dioscorea wallichii (Dioscoreaceae) has also been reported but this is clearly in error due to the confusion surrounding the name wallichii, which has variously been placed under Thottea and Bragantia.
- Pachliopta hector — Crimson Rose: Aristolochia, Aristolochia bracteolata, Aristolochia griffithii, Aristolochia indica, Aristolochia tagala (Aristolochiaceae).
- Pachliopta pandiyana — Malabar Rose: Thottea siliquosa (Aristolochiaceae).
- Troides minos — Sahyadri Birdwing: Aristolochia griffithii, Aristolochia indica, Aristolochia tagala, Bragantia wallichii (=Thottea wallichii, see a note under Bragantia wallichii), Thottea siliquosa (Aristolochiaceae).
FAMILY PIERIDAE
Subfamily Coliadinae
- Catopsilia pomona — Lemon Emigrant: Bauhinia racemosa, Butea monosperma, Cassia, Cassia fistula , Dalbergia latifolia, Senna tora, Senna siamea, Sesbania grandiflora (Fabaceae).
- Catopsilia pyranthe — Mottled Emigrant: Fabaceae, Senna auriculata, Cassia fistula, Cassia javanica, Senna tora, Ormocarpum cochinchinense, Senna obtusifolia, Senna occidentalis, Senna sophera, Senna sulfurea, Sesbania, Sesbania bispinosa, Sesbania grandiflora, Sesbania sesban (Fabaceae). Gnidia glauca (Thymelaeaceae).
- Colias nilagiriensis — Nilgiri Clouded Yellow: Parochetus communis, Trifolium (Fabaceae).
- Eurema andersonii — One-spot Grass Yellow: Ventilago goughii , Ventilago maderaspatana (Rhamnaceae).
- Eurema blanda — Three-spot Grass Yellow: Acrocarpus fraxinifolius, Albizia, Albizia lebbeck, Bauhinia purpurea, Caesalpinia mimosoides , Caesalpinia regia, Caesalpinia sappan, Calliandra calothyrsus, Cassia, Cassia, Cassia fistula, Cassia javanica subsp. nodosa, Delonix regia, Falcataria moluccana, Gliricidia sepium, Moullava spicata, Pithecellobium dulce, Sesbania, Sesbania bispinosa, Sesbania grandiflora, Xylia xylocarpa (Fabaceae). Camellia sinensis (Theaceae).
- Eurema brigitta — Small Grass Yellow: Chamaecrista kleinii ( (Fabaceae).
- Eurema hecabe — Common Grass Yellow: Fabaceae, Acacia, Aeschynomene americana, Albizia, Albizia procera, Albizia saman, Caesalpinia, Caesalpinia mimosoides, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Caesalpinia sappan, Cassia, Cassia fistula, Senna tora, Mimosa pudica, Moullava, Moullava spicata, Peltophorum pterocarpum, Pithecellobium dulce, Senna alata, Senna obtusifolia, Sesbania, Sesbania bispinosa, Sesbania grandiflora, Sesbania sesban, Smithia conferta, Smithia sensitiva (Fabaceae).
- Eurema laeta — Spotless Grass Yellow: Cassia fistula, Chamaecrista pumila (Fabaceae).
- Eurema nilgiriensis — Nilgiri Grass Yellow: Unknown.
Subfamily Pierinae
Tribe Anthocharidini
- Hebomoia glaucippe — Great Orange-tip: Capparis, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis moonii, Capparis sepiaria , Capparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica , Crateva adansonii, Crateva religiosa (Capparaceae).
Tribe Leptosiaini
- Leptosia nina — Psyche: Capparis, Capparis baducca, Capparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica, Crateva adansonii, Crateva religiosa (Capparaceae). Cleome rutidosperma var. burmannii, Cleome viscosa (Cleomaceae). Azima tetracantha (Salvadoraceae).
Tribe Nepheroniini
- Pareronia ceylanica — Dark Wanderer: Capparis baducca (Capparaceae).
- Pareronia hippia — Indian Wanderer: Capparis baducca , Capparis zeylanica (Capparaceae).
Tribe Pierini
- Appias albina — Common Albatross: Crateva, Crateva religiosa (Capparaceae). Drypetes oblongifolia, Putranjiva roxburghii . Drypetes venusta (Putranjivaceae). Another subspecies name, the NE Indian Appias albina darada has sometimes been applied to the Western Ghats populations.
- Appias indra — Plain Puffin: Drypetes oblongifolia, Putranjiva roxburghii (Putranjivaceae).
- Appias lalage — Spot Puffin: Unknown.
- Appias libythea — Indian Striped Albatross: Capparis brevispina, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis roxburghii, Capparis sepiaria, Capparis zeylanica, Crateva adansonii, Crateva religiosa (Capparaceae). Cleome rutidosperma var. burmannii (Cleomaceae).
- Appias lyncida — Chocolate Albatross: Brassica oleracea, Rorippa indica (Brassicaceae). Capparis baducca, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis micracantha, Capparis roxburghii, Capparis zeylanica, Crateva religiosa (Capparaceae). Gymnosporia (Celastraceae). Cleome spinosa (Cleomaceae). Bombax ceiba (Bombacaceae). Homonoia riparia (Euphorbiaceae).
- Appias wardii — Sahyadri Albatross: Capparis baducca (Capparaceae). Drypetes venusta (Putranjivaceae).
- Belenois aurota — Indian Pioneer: Cadaba fruticosa, Capparis baducca, Capparis brevispina, Capparis decidua, Capparis divaricata, Capparis pyrifolia, Capparis sepiaria, Capparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica, Maerua cylindrocarpa, Maerua oblongifolia (Capparaceae). Jasminum multiflorum (Oleaceae).
- Cepora nadina — Lesser Gull: Capparis baducca (, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis moonii, Capparis roxburghii (Capparaceae).
- Cepora nerissa — Common Gull: Cadaba fruticosa, Capparis baducca, Capparis brevispina, Capparis cleghornii, Capparis decidua, Capparis sepiaria, Capparis zeylanica, Crateva adansonii, Maerua oblongifolia (Capparaceae).
- Delias eucharis — Indian Jezebel: Butea monosperma (Fabaceae), Dendrophthoe falcata, Dendrophthoe glabrescens, Loranthus, Loranthus cordifolius, Helicanthes elasticus, Loranthus longiflorus, Scurrula parasitica, Taxillus vestitus, (Loranthaceae). Abelmoschus moschatus, Pterospermum acerifolium (Malvaceae). Viscum album (Santalaceae).
- Pieris canidia — Cabbage White: Brassica oleracea, Rorippa dubia, Rorippa indica, Sisymbrium (Brassicaceae).
- Prioneris sita — Painted Sawtooth: Capparis spinosa, Capparis tenera, Capparis zeylanica (Capparaceae).
Tribe Teracolini
- Colotis amata modesta — Modest Small Salmon Arab: Toddalia asiatica (Rutaceae). Azima tetracantha, Salvadora oleoides, Salvadora persica (Salvadoraceae).
b. Colotis amats amata — Desert Small Salmon Arab: Azima tetracantha, Salvadora oleoides, Salvadora persica (Salvadoraceae). - Colotis aurora — Plain Orange-tip: Cadaba fruticosa (Capparaceae).
- Colotis danae — Crimson-tip: Cadaba fruticosa, Capparis divaricata, Capparis sepiaria, Maerua cylindrocarpa, Maerua oblongifolia (Capparaceae).
- Colotis etrida — Little Orange-tip: Cadaba fruticosa, Maerua oblongifolia (Capparaceae). Salvadora persica (Salvadoraceae).
- Colotis fausta — Large Salmon Arab: Capparis spinosa, Maerua cylindrocarpa, Maerua oblongifolia (Capparaceae).
- Colotis vestalis — White Arab: Salvadora persica (Salvadoraceae) .
- Ixias marianne — White Orange-tip: Cadaba fruticosa, Capparis decidua, Capparis divaricata, Capparis grandis, Capparis sepiaria (Capparaceae).
- Ixias pyrene — Yellow Orange-tip: Capparis divaricata, Capparis sepiaria, Capparis zeylanica (Capparaceae).
FAMILY Riodinidae
Subfamily Nemeobiinae
Tribe Abisarini
- Abisara bifasciata — Double-banded Judy: Primulaceae, Ardisia solanacea, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Maesa indica (Primulaceae).
- Abisara echerius — Plum Judy: Primulaceae, Ardisia solanacea, Embelia tsjeriam-cottam, Maesa indica (Primulaceae).
Key References:
Nitin, R., V. C. Balakrishnan, P. V. Churi, S. Kalesh, S. Prakash, and K. Kunte. 2018. Larval host plants of the butterflies of the Western Ghats, India.Journal of Threatened Taxa , 10:11495–11550.
Robinson, G. S., P. R. Ackery, I. J. Kitching, G. W. Beccaloni & L. M. Hernández, 2010. HOSTS - A Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants. Natural History Museum, London.