List of butterflies of India (Hesperiidae)

India has a rich biodiversity of butterflies, of which skippers are a well represented family.

Of the seven subfamilies belonging to the family Hesperiidae, four are found in India, comprising a total of 223 species of 74 genera and these are listed below.

Hesperids are often difficult to identify to species level in the field and accurate identification may require dissection and examination of the genitalia.

See List of butterflies of India (Hesperiinae) (133 species, 48 genera).

See List of butterflies of India (Pyrginae) (51 species, 21 genera).