Butterfly diversity of Satara Tehsil, District Satara Maharashtra

Abstract

Butterflies and moths belong to the order Lepidoptera (scaly winged insects)  The butterfly species of family Nymphalidae were identified as indicators of disturbance in any area. In the present study a total of 52 individuals belonging to 9 sub families 28 genera were identified and were recorded. Among which Limenitidiae was found to be the most dominant subfamily followed by Satyrinae . The area of study having rich diversity of butterflies, therefore this study may be of great importance for the conservation ofbutterflies. This study being the pioneer study in the area is of immense importance.