About 91 different species of butterflies are found  in and around the city of Chandigarh. Featured here is a collection of images of 48 common butterflies,  to get you started with butterfly identification.  These are grouped together colour-wise to make identification very simple. We are providing the common name, scientific name as well as a reference to the family of these butterflies. However a lot of technical jargon has been kept out to make information more accessible for a new enthusiast. Click on the image/name to view different  pictures of the same butterfly. We have added information about the larval host plant and nectar feeding plant so that these butterflies can be discovered near those plants. So enjoy this discovery with us. 

(featured: Peacock above and Plains Cupid next)