Butterflies of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

摘要

Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is spread over 103 sq km in Mumbai andThane districts of Maharashtra, India. During the study I have sighted 142species of butterflies with another 7 unconf irmed sightings. The butterfliesrecorded belong to Papilionidae (10 spp.), Pieridae (17 spp), Lycaenidae (47spp.), Nymphalidae (40 spp.) and Hesperiidae (28 spp.). Thestudyemphasizesthe importance of this park as a hotspot which is surrounded by 17 millionpeople.