List of butterflies of India (Morphinae)

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This is a list of the butterflies of India belonging to the subfamily Morphinae of the family Nymphalidae and an index to the species articles. This forms part of the full List of butterflies of India (Nymphalidae) which itself forms part of the complete List of butterflies of India.

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There are 20 species spanning nine genera which are to be found in Indian limits. However, detailed lepidopterological investigations in the north east of India may locate additional or new species.

The southern duffer (Discophora lepida) is a species of morphid butterfly found in South India. Discophora lepida.JPG
The southern duffer ( Discophora lepida ) is a species of morphid butterfly found in South India.

Taxa of subfamily Morphinae

Faunis - fauns

Aemona - dryads

Stichophthalma - junglequeens

Thaumantis - jungleglories

Thauria - jungleking

Amathusia - palmkings

Amathuxidia - kohinoor

Discophora - duffers

Enispe - caliphs

See also

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<i>Thauria lathyi</i> Species of butterfly

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<i>Discophora deo</i> Species of butterfly

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Amathusiini Tribe of butterflies

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