List of butterflies of India (Riodinidae)

Distinguishing features

• Some consider this family as a subfamily of the Lycaenidae. Like the lycaenids, the males of this family have reduced forelegs while the females have full-sized, fully functional forelegs.
• In addition to the traits listed above, the butterflies are generally characterized by
• * the foreleg of most males, in addition to being reduced, has a uniquely shaped first segment which extends beyond its joint with the second segment, rather than meeting it flush;
• * the hindwing exhibits unique venation; and
• * most species perch on the undersides of leaves with the wings held open and completely flat.

  Classification

• Euselasiinae
• Riodininae

  List of species

Genus ''Zemeros'', Punchinello

• Punchinello, Zemeros flegyas

  Genus ''Dodona'', Punches

• Dodona deodata Hewitson, 1876
• Lesser Punch, Dodona dipoea
• Common Punch, Dodona durga
• Punch, Dodona eugenes
• Orange Punch, Dodona egeon
• Mixed Punch, Dodona ouida
• Striped Punch, Dodona adonira,
• White Punch, Dodona henrici

Genus ''Abisara'', Judies

• Dark Judy, Abisara fylla
• Tailed Judy, Abisara neophron
• Spot Judy, Abisara chela
• Malay tailed Judy, Abisara savitri
• Plum Judy, Abisara echerius
• Straight plum Judy, Abisara kausambi

  Genus ''Taxila'', harlequin

• Harlequin, Taxila haquinus

  Genus ''Stiboges'', columbine

• Columbine, Stiboges nymphidia

  Life cycle

• Eggs - Eggs vary in shape but often appear round and flattened.
• Larva - Caterpillars are usually hairy, plump, and are the common overwintering stage.
• Pupa - Pupa are hairy and attached with silk to either the host plant or to ground debris or leaf litter. There is no cocoon.

  Food plants