Butterflies of Sri Lanka

[2] Invertebrates Flora Botanical gardens Civil societies The majority of species are found in the foothills (up to 3,000 feet (910 m) elevation).

Bernard d'Abrera published The Butterflies of Ceylon in 1998 based on examination of specimens in the Natural History Museum in London.

[2] In 2008, Dr. Michael van der Poorten discovered a new species of Sri Lankan butterfly, the first such discovery in 60 years.

Habitat destruction and degradation, air pollution, over-usage of pesticides, and over-exploitation for ornamental trade are the main threats to butterflies in Sri Lanka.

[2] The Ceylon birdwing is one of the largest endemics of the country and is found in large numbers in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.

Ceylon rose is a globally threatened butterfly endemic to Sri Lanka.
The Ceylon birdwing is the largest butterfly endemic to Sri Lanka.