RESUMEN: Las mariposas son indicadores del bienestar ambiental de los bosques y también, símbolo de belleza, colorido y emociones en los seres humanos. El conocimiento de este grupo en el área es parcial, razón por lo cual se desarrolló el estudio, desde mayo del 2020 hasta abril del 2021 en siete sectores del valle de Zarumilla, Tumbes, Perú. El objetivo fue evaluar la diversidad de mariposas a nivel de familias, utilizando los índices de Shannon (H) y Simpson (ʎ), su abundancia relativa y riqueza de especies en cada sector. Las evaluaciones fueron quincenales usando red entomológica y trampas Van Someren - Rydon y como cebo atrayente una mezcla de frutas, chicha de jora y melaza o azúcar en proporciones de 70, 20 y 10%; además de cebos a base de pescado en descomposición. Los ejemplares recolectados se depositaron en sobres de papel para su montaje e identificación. Se recolectó un total de 323 ejemplares distribuidos en seis familias: Nymphalidae (39,13%), Hesperiidae (27,54%), Pieridae (15,94%), Lycaenidae (10,14%), Papilionidae (2,90%) y Riodinidae (4,35%). Se obtuvo una riqueza de 69 especies distribuidas en: Hesperiidae (19), Lycaenidae (7), Nymphalidae (27), Papilionidae (2), Pieridae (11) y Riodinidae (3). Según el índice de Shannon (H), la mayor diversidad se encontró en el sector Uña de Gato. El índice de diversidad de Simpson (ʎ) fue alto en los sectores de Matapalo, Uña de Gato, Papayal, Lechugal, Manglares y La Coja.

ABSTRACT: Butterflies are indicators of the environmental well-being of forests and a symbol of beauty, color and emotions in human beings. The knowledge of this group in the area is partial, which is why the study was carried out from May 2020 to April 2021 in seven sectors of the Zarumilla Valley, Tumbes, Peru. The objective was to evaluate the diversity of butterflies at the family level, using the Shannon (H) and Simpson (ʎ) indices, their relative abundance and species richness in each sector. The evaluations were biweekly using entomological nets and Van Someren - Rydon traps and as an attractive bait a mixture of fruits, chicha de jora and molasses or sugar in proportions of 70, 20 and 10%; in addition to baits based on decomposing fish. The collected specimens were placed in paper envelopes for assembly and identification. A total of 323 specimens were collected distributed in six families: Nymphalidae (39.13%), Hesperiidae (27.54%), Pieridae (15.94%), Lycaenidae (10.14%), Papilionidae (2.90%) and Riodinidae (4.35%). A richness of 69 species was obtained distributed in: Hesperiidae (19), Lycaenidae (7), Nymphalidae (27), Papilionidae (2), Pieridae (11) and Riodinidae (3). According to the Shannon index (H), the greatest diversity was found in the Uña de Gato sector. The Simpson diversity index (ʎ) was high in the sectors of Matapalo, Uña de Gato, Papayal, Lechugal, Manglares and La Coja.

Abstract In Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera), many species build shelters during their ontogeny which may be serve as a scape strategy to reduce attacks from natural enemies and dislodgment from the host plant. This paper provides bioecological information regarding host plant, natural parasitism, and distribution of Cynea (Cynea) diluta (Herrich-Schäffer) (Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) collected near remnants of the Atlantic Forest "Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco" (CEPE), Northeast Region of Brazil. Larvae and pupae, the later showing signs of parasitism, were collected from a garden at the Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, State of Alagoas, Brazil. They were brought to the laboratory to record emergences and possible parasitoids. Data from distribution were obtained from labels of hesperiid deposited from the Coleção Entomológica Padre Jesus Santiago Moure, Curitiba, State of Paraná. The host plant was identified as Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum. (Zingiberaceae). From the 13 larvae and two pupae collected in the environment, 20 specimens of Brachymeria sp. (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) emerged from the pupae. This is the first report of parasitism on pupae of Cynea (C.) diluta.

Resumen En Hesperiidae (Lepidoptera), muchas especies construyen refugios durante su ontogenia que pueden servir como estrategia de escape para reducir los ataques de enemigos naturales y el desprendimiento de la planta huésped. Este artículo proporciona información bioecológica sobre la planta huésped, el parasitismo natural y la distribución de Cynea (Cynea) diluta (Herrich-Schäffer) (Hesperiidae: Hesperiinae) recolectada cerca de remanentes del Bosque Atlántico "Centro de Endemismo Pernambuco" (CEPE), región noreste de Brasil. Las larvas y pupas; estas últimas mostrando signos de parasitismo se recolectaron de un jardín de la Universidad Federal de Alagoas, Maceió, Estado de Alagoas, Brasil. Estas fueron llevadas al laboratorio para registrar emergencias y posibles parasitoides. Los datos de distribución se obtuvieron de etiquetas de hespéridos depositados en la Coleção Entomológica Padre Jesus Santiago Moure, Curitiba, Estado de Paraná. La planta huésped fue identificada como Alpinia purpurata (Vieill.) K. Schum. (Zingiberáceas). De las 13 larvas y dos pupas recolectadas en el ambiente, se identificaron 20 ejemplares de Brachymeria sp. (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) que emergieron de las pupas. Este es el primer registro de parasitismo en pupas de Cynea (C.) diluta.

RESUMO (Borboletas e mariposas (Lepidoptera) da Ilha do Cardoso, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil). O presente trabalho apresenta uma lista preliminar das espécies de borboletas e mariposas (Lepidoptera) da Ilha do Cardoso, no Município de Cananéia, no sul do Estado de São Paulo, no sudeste do Brasil. A lista conta com 245 espécies de borboletas registradas, sendo 118 Hesperiidae, 78 Nymphalidae, 19 Lycaenidae, 17 Riodinidae, 9 Pieridae e 4 Papilionidae. Além dessas, 15 espécies de mariposas diurnas foram registradas até o momento. Baseado em comparações com listas de localidades próximas, a lista pode passar das 500 espécies de borboletas com um maior esforço amostral. Mesmo com uma lista relativamente preliminar, com base em alguns subgrupos mais bem amostrados, a região da Ilha do Cardoso mostra uma fauna típica da região costeira entre os Estados de São Paulo e Santa Catarina. Levando-se em conta que a diversidade de borboletas e mariposas deve ser espelhada por outros grupos de insetos, vertebrados e plantas, a Ilha do Cardoso tem enorme importância na preservação da biodiversidade da região sul do Estado de São Paulo. Borboletas Lepidoptera (Lepidoptera Brasil . Brasil) Cananéia 24 11 Hesperiidae 7 Nymphalidae 1 Lycaenidae Riodinidae Papilionidae dessas momento próximas 50 amostral amostrados Catarina Levandose Levando se insetos plantas 2 5

ABSTRACT (Butterfly and moths (Lepidoptera) from Ilha do Cardoso, São Paulo State, Brazil). The present paper presents a preliminary list of species of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) from the Ilha do Cardoso, Cananéia Municipality, in the south of the State of São Paulo, SE Brazil. The list has 245 recorded butterfly species, 118 Hesperiidae, 78 Nymphalidae, 19 Lycaenidae, 17 Riodinidae, 9 Pieridae and 4 Papilionidae. In addition to these, 15 species of diurnal moths have been recorded so far. Based on comparisons with lists from nearby locations, the list could exceed 500 butterfly species with greater sampling effort. Even with a relatively preliminary list, based on some better-sampled subgroups, the Cardoso Island region shows a fauna typical of the coastal region between the States of São Paulo and Santa Catarina. Taking into account that the diversity of butterflies and moths must be mirrored by other groups of insects, vertebrates, and plants, the “Ilha do Cardoso” has enormous importance in preserving the biodiversity of the southern region of São Paulo State. Butterfly Lepidoptera (Lepidoptera Brazil . Brazil) Municipality 24 11 Hesperiidae 7 Nymphalidae 1 Lycaenidae Riodinidae Papilionidae these far locations 50 effort bettersampled better sampled subgroups Catarina insects vertebrates plants 2 5

Resumen Talides basistrigata Eaton, 1932, originalmente descrita de Perú, posteriormente fue transferida por Evans (1955) al género Hylephila Billberg, 1820, y considerada como una subespecie de H. phyleus (Drury, 1773), argumentando que basistrigata ocurre en ambientes más secos que los que habita phyleus. Actualmente se mantiene el rango taxonómico propuesto por Evans. El objetivo del presente trabajo es restituir el estatus taxonómico de especie válida para basistrigata con base en un análisis integrativo considerando aspectos morfológicos, ecológicos y genéticos. Se examinó las estructuras genitálicas en ejemplares de basistrigata y phyleus, se obtuvo secuencias del gen mitocondrial COI para ambas especies y se recopiló datos en campo para conocer su comportamiento de oviposición en los alrededores de Arequipa, suroeste de Perú. Como resultado del examen morfológico se halló diferencias notorias entre las estructuras genitálicas de ambas especies, principalmente en los procesos caudales de las valvas, la disposición de las pectinas y la forma del uncus en los machos. Con relación al análisis genético, se halló una distancia genética mayor a 3% entre ambas especies, apoyando así el estatus taxonómico de especie para basistrigata. Adicionalmente, desde una perspectiva ecológica, se registró que ambas especies utilizan distintos mecanismos de oviposición y diferentes plantas hospederas, exhibiendo además simpatría espacial y sincronía temporal en la vertiente occidental de los Andes en Perú. Se redescribe el macho y hembra adultos de basistrigata y se designa su lectotipo.

Abstract Talides basistrigata Eaton, 1932, originally described from Peru, was subsequently transferred to the genus Hylephila Billberg, 1820 by Evans (1955) and considered a subspecies of H. phyleus (Drury, 1773), arguing that basistrigata inhabits drier environments than phyleus. Currently, the taxonomic status proposed by Evans is retained. The aim of this study is to reinstate the taxonomic status of valid species for basistrigata based on an integrative analysis considering morphological, ecological, and genetic aspects. Genitalic structures were examined in specimens of both basistrigata and phyleus, mitochondrial COI gene sequences were obtained for both species, and field data were collected to understand their oviposition behaviour in the vicinity of Arequipa city, southwestern Peru. As a result of the morphological examination, notable differences were found between the male genitalia structures of both species, primarily in the caudal processes of the valvae, the arrangement of the pectines, and the shape of the uncus. Regarding the genetic analysis, a genetic distance of greater than 3% was observed between the two species, thus supporting the taxonomic status of species for basistrigata. Additionally, from an ecological perspective, it was recorded that both species employ distinct oviposition mechanisms and different host plants, exhibiting spatial sympatry and temporal synchrony on the western slope of the Andes in Peru. Male and female adults of basistrigata are redescribed, and a lectotype is designated.

Abstract The Global South has witnessed increasing sampling of its immense biological diversity during the past century. However, the diversity of many regions remains unknown, even at pristine and highly threatened places, such as in the Atlantic Forest; and for bioindicator, umbrella, and flagship groups. The present study reports the first butterfly list of the Parque Estadual Intervales, São Paulo, Brazil and surroundings, a key protected area in the last massive continuous of the Atlantic Forest. We compiled data from museums and four years of field work, under three sampling methods. We also aimed at providing resources to support conservation efforts by analyzing 27 years of climatic data (detailed in the Supplementary Material, in English and in Portuguese), discussing our results also for non-academics, and producing scientific outreach and educational material. A companion article dealt with the experiences of science outreach and capacity development, and illustrated the butterfly catalogue of the species sampled in the park. We found 312 species that sum to 2,139 records. The museum had 229 species (432 records), and we sampled 142 species (1,682 individuals), in a total effort of 36,679 sampling hours (36,432 trap and 247 net and observation hours). The richest families were Nymphalidae (148 species) and Hesperiidae (100 species). Most species were sampled exclusively by active methods (79.8%), but other sources (passive sampling, citizen science, etc.) also found unique records. We found the highest diversity metrics from January to May, and we demonstrated that winter months had less richness and abundance. We illustrated the 20 species common to all regions, and listed those that were found more than seven months in the year, as well as the most abundant species in trap sampling, with forest dwellers as well as species common to open and fragmented areas. The dominant species in our trap datasets was the iridescent white morpho, Morpho epistrophus (Fabricius, 1796), and we suggest it to become the park butterfly mascot.

Resumo O Sul Global testemunhou crescente amostragem de sua imensa diversidade biológica durante o século passado. Entretanto, a diversidade de muitas regiões permanece desconhecida, mesmo em locais pristinos e altamente ameaçados, como na Mata Atlântica; e para grupos bioindicadores, guarda-chuva e emblemáticos. O presente estudo reporta a primeira lista de borboletas do Parque Estadual Intervales, São Paulo, Brasil e arredores, uma unidade de conservação chave no último maciço contínuo de Mata Atlântica. Compilamos dados de museus e quatro anos de campo, sob três métodos de amostragem. Também visamos oferecer recursos para apoiar os esforços de conservação, analisando 27 anos de dados climáticos (detalhados no Material Suplementar, em inglês e em português), discutindo nossos resultados numa linguagem também para não acadêmicos, e produzindo material de divulgação científica e educativos. Um artigo irmão tratou das experiências de divulgação científica e capacitação, e ilustrou o catálogo de borboletas das espécies amostradas no parque. Encontramos 312 espécies em 2.139 registros. O museu tinha 229 espécies (432 registros), e amostramos 142 espécies (1.682 indivíduos), em um esforço total de 36.679 horas de amostragem (36.432 armadilhas e 247 horas de rede e observação). As famílias mais ricas foram Nymphalidae (148 espécies) e Hesperiidae (100 espécies). A maioria das espécies foi amostrada exclusivamente por métodos ativos (79,8%), mas outras fontes (passiva, ciência cidadã, etc.) também encontraram registros únicos. Encontramos as maiores métricas de diversidade de janeiro a maio, e demonstramos que os meses de inverno tiveram menos riqueza e abundância. Ilustramos as 20 espécies comuns a todas as regiões, e listamos aquelas que foram encontradas em mais de sete meses no ano, bem como as espécies mais abundantes em armadilhas, com espécies florestais e também comuns em áreas abertas e fragmentadas. A espécie dominante em nossas armadilhas foi a morfo branca iridescente, Morpho epistrophus (Fabricius, 1796), e sugerimos que se torne a borboleta mascote do parque.

Resumen Se realizó un inventario de las mariposas de Isla Grande, la isla más extensa del Archipiélago Islas del Rosario (Cartagena de Indias) en el mar Caribe colombiano, a partir de muestreos realizados entre agosto y noviembre de 2017, empleando redes entomológicas y trampas Van Someren-Rydon en fragmentos de bosque seco tropical, donde se ubicaron 13 transectos de 100 m x 10 m. Se registró un total de 129 individuos distribuidos en seis familias, 14 subfamilias y 25 especies. La presencia de Polygonus savigny (Hesperiidae) se confirma para el Caribe colombiano. La familia Nymphalidae fue la más representativa, por el contrario, las familias Lycaenidae, Riodinidae y Papilionidae presentaron la menor representatividad. Las especies se clasificaron a partir del número de individuos capturados, registrándose cinco especies abundantes, cuatro comunes, tres escasas y 13 raras. Se considera que la realización de muestreos en época seca y de transición permitirá ampliar el número de especies registradas para la isla. Estos resultados constituyen el primer listado de las mariposas de Isla Grande, información que constituye una línea de referencia para posteriores estudios.

Abstract An inventory of the butterflies of Isla Grande, the largest island in the Islas del Rosario Archipelago (Cartagena de Indias) in the Colombian Caribbean Sea, was developed based on samplings carried out between August and November 2017 using entomological nets and Van Someren-Rydon traps in fragments of tropical dry forest, where 13 transects of 100 m x 10 m were located. A total of 129 individuals distributed in six families, 14 subfamilies and 25 species were recorded. The presence of Polygonus savigny (Hesperiidae) is confirmed for the Colombian Caribbean. The Nymphalidae family was the most representative. On the contrary, the Lycaenidae, Riodinidae and Papilionidae families presented the least representativeness. The species were classified based on the number of individuals captured, registering five abundant species, four common species, three scarce and 13 rare. It is considered that carrying out samplings in the dry and transitional season will allow expanding the number of species recorded for the island. These results constitute the first list of the butterflies of Isla Grande, information that constitutes a reference line for further studies.

Abstract Robber flies with their prey were collected from 2014-2021 in several eastern New Mexico counties and one county in west Texas. A few were merely photographed in the same areas in 2022. One hundred and one asilid-butterfly pairs were collected representing 17 species of robber flies and 19 species of butterflies. Three pairs were photographed representing one robber fly species with two species of butterflies. The prey taxa consisted of five species of Hesperiidae, three species of Pieridae, four species of Lycaenidae, and four species of Nymphalidae. Efferia helenae (Bromley, 1951) was the most frequently collected asilid predator of butterflies, 33 individuals preying on 10 butterfly species followed by Proctacanthus micans Schiner, 1867, 15 individuals preying on seven butterfly species. Nathalie iole Boisduval, 1836 (Pieridae) was the most commonly collected butterfly prey with 21 specimens. However, at the species level, Echinargus isola (Reakirt, [1867]) (Lycaenidae) was found to be preyed upon by the most robber fly species, i.e., seven, followed by Atalopedes campestris (Boisduval, 1852) (Hesperiidae) and Nathalis iole (Pieridae), each by six robber fly species.

Abstract The tiny skipper Dardarina gaucha Mielke, 1980, so far only known from its type locality in southern Brazil and a specimen collected eighteen years ago in northeastern Argentina close to the Uruguay River, has been found near the coast of the Río de la Plata. A few live individuals could reliably be identified by photos. Possibly they arrived there by means of floating vegetation. Biology and ecology of the species are briefly discussed.

Resumen La pequeña saltarina Dardarina gaucha Mielke, 1980, hasta ahora conocida solamente para su localidad tipo en el sur de Brasil y un espécimen recolectado dieciocho años atrás en el noreste de Argentina cerca del Río Uruguay, ha sido encontrada cerca de la costa del Río de La Plata. Unos pocos individuos vivos pudieron ser identificados de forma confiable mediante fotografías. Posiblemente llegaron allí por medio de vegetación flotante. Se discute brevemente la biología y ecología de la especie.

Abstract The Spotted Small Flat Sarangesa purendra (Moore, 1882) is a new addition to the butterfly checklist of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, India. This species is sighted on 02 June 2019, in Dewal area of Billawar while observing the different pollinators by first author. Now on addition of this species Jammu and Kashmir has now total 309 species of butterflies.

Resumen Sarangesa purendra (Moore, 1882) es incorporada a la lista de mariposas del territorio de la Unión de Jammu y Cachemira, India. Esta especie fue avistada el 2 de junio de 2019 en el área de Dewal de Billawar mientras el primer autor observaba a diferentes polinizadores. Con esta nueva adición, Jammu y Cachemira tiene un total de 309 especies de mariposas.

Abstract Caprona agama agama (Moore, 1858), was never reported from central India, whilst it has been reported earlier from Himalayan foothills, North-east India, and South India. This sighting thus reports the first record of C. agama agama from Chhattisgarh (India) and will add up to the lepidopteran fauna of the state.

Resumen Caprona agama agama (Moore, 1858), nunca fue vista en el centro de la India, mientras que previamente fue registrada en las estribaciones del Himalaya, en el noreste y sur de la India. Por lo tanto, este avistamiento es el primer reporte de C. agama agama en Chhattisgarh (India), incorporándola a la fauna de lepidópteros del estado.

RESUMEN Eudaminae Mabille, 1877 (Hesperiidae), reconocida como subfamilia recientemente, es rica en especies en Brasil. A lo largo de la Región Neotropical es donde se encuentra gran parte de la diversidad, sin embargo, información que involucra la biología de las especies es poco conocida todavía. Este trabajo reúne nuevos datos bioecológicos de una especie de Aguna en el municipio de Maceió (Alagoas, Brasil), cerca del Área de Protección Ambiental de "Catolé" y "Fernão Velho", un remanente de Bosque Atlántico. Las hojas que contenían huevos se colectaron en un área periurbana (9° 33’ 26” S, 35° 46’ 36” W) y se llevaron al laboratorio para observar el desarrollo postembrionario. También se colectaron larvas de otra planta huésped en un área intraurbana (9° 39’ 40” S, 35° 41’ 58” W). Los especímenes fueron identificados como Aguna megacles megacles (Mabille, 1888) y las dos Fabaceae como Bauhinia pentandra (Bong.) D. Dietr. y Bauhinia monandra Kurz. desecados depositados en el Herbario. La cría a partir de los huevos colectados en B. pentandra expone un desarrollo post-embrionario de 53.4 días para seis estadios larvales y 46 días para el espécimen de cinco estadios larvales. Las larvas construyeron un refugio desde el primer estadio y en condiciones de laboratorio la pupa prefirió la base de la jaula. Este es el primer informe de características de desarrollo para A. m. megacles, incluye seis y cinco estadios larvales, así como una nueva localidad para el Estado de Alagoas, y dos plantas huésped más de Bauhinia que sugieren un comportamiento especialista.

ABSTRACT Eudaminae Mabille, 1877 (Hesperiidae), recognized as subfamily recently, is rich in Brazil. It is along the Neotropical Region where a significant part of the diversity is found, however, information that involves the biology of species is poorly yet. This paper gathers new bioecological data of an Aguna species from the municipality of Maceió (Alagoas, Brazil), close to the Environmental Protection Area of “Catolé” and “Fernão Velho”, a remnant of Atlantic Forest. Leaves containing eggs were collected in a peri-urban area (9° 33’ 26” S, 35° 46’ 36” W) and taken to laboratory to observe post-embryonic development. Larvae were also collected from another host plant in an intra-urban area (9° 39’ 40” S, 35° 41’ 58” W). The specimens were identified as Aguna megacles megacles (Mabille, 1888) and the two Fabaceae as Bauhinia pentandra (Bong.) D. Dietr. and Bauhinia monandra Kurz. from exsiccates deposited at the Herbarium. Rearing from the eggs collected on B. pentandra exposes a post-embryonic development that lasted 53.4 days for six larval instars individuals, and 46 days for the five larval instars specimen. The larvae built a shelter since the first instar and in laboratory conditions they preferred pupate on the base of the cage. This is the first report of development features for A. m. megacles, including six and five larval instars, as well as a new locality for the State of Alagoas, and two more host plants of Bauhinia suggesting specialist behavior.

Resumen En un bosque secundario mixto de la Ciudad de Guatemala se realizó trabajo de campo (recolectas, fotografías y observaciones) de mariposas diurnas, entre noviembre de 2014 a octubre de 2019. Se registraron 109 especies de 77 géneros, 17 subfamilias y 6 familias del orden Lepidoptera. La riqueza y composición de especies difieren considerablemente entre los meses, sin presentar patrones estacionales evidentes entre la estación seca y la lluviosa. Los resultados sugieren que este bosque pequeño y aislado tiene una riqueza alta de lepidópteros y que este tipo de hábitat es de gran importancia para mantener la diversidad de insectos en las zonas urbanas que están sujetas al constante deterioro ambiental. Este es el primer estudio que comprende varios años de muestreo de lepidópteros en la Ciudad de Guatemala y sirve de línea base para estudios de conservación de la biodiversidad en la zona metropolitana.

Abstract In a secondary mixed forest in Guatemala City, field surveys (collecting, photographing, and observations) of butterflies were conducted from November 2014 to October 2019, which yielded 109 species in 77 genera from 17 subfamilies of 6 families of the order Lepidoptera. Species richness and composition varied highly among months, showing no marked seasonal patterns between the dry and rainy seasons. The results suggest that a small and isolated woodland can harbor a rich lepidopteran fauna, and that this type of habitat is of great importance for the maintenance of insect diversity in urban areas subject to constant environmental degradation. This is the first study on Lepidoptera conducted across multiple years in Guatemala City, and serves as a baseline for biodiversity conservation studies in the metropolitan area.

Abstract: The present communication deals with eight species of Hesperiidae recorded for the first time from different localities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir during 2018 to 2020. These include Burara oedipodea belesis, Matapa aria, Erionota torus, Udaspes folus, Coladenia indrani indrani, Tagiades cohaerens cynthia, Celaenorrhinus dhanada and Pseudocoladenia fatih. The information on the current extant and their known distribution till now has been given along with the photographs. These records will be helpful in updating the range distribution of butterflies in north western Himalayas.

Resumen: La presente comunicación trata de ocho especies de Hesperiidae registradas por primera vez en diferentes localidades del territorio de la Unión de Jammu y Cachemira durante los años 2018 a 2020. Entre ellas se encuentran Burara oedipodea belesis, Matapa aria, Erionota torus, Udaspes folus, Coladenia indrani indrani, Tagiades cohaerens cynthia, Celaenorrhinus dhanada y Pseudocoladenia fatih. Junto con las fotografías se entrega información sobre su estado actual y distribución conocida hasta el momento. Estos registros serán útiles para actualizar el rango de distribución de las mariposas en el noroeste del Himalaya.

Abstract Suastus minuta aditia Evans, 1943, a rare skipper butterfly is reported for the first time from Southern parts of West Bengal, Eastern India. Distribution of the subspecies and details of present records with photographs are given.

Resumen Suastus minuta aditia Evans, 1943, una rara mariposa se reporta por primera vez en el sur de Bengala Occidental, India del Este. Se proporciona la distribución de la subespecie y detalles del presente registro con fotografías.

Resumen Objetivo. Dado que el Bioma Bosque seco tropical (Bs-T) en Colombia está en peligro y por ende puede desaparecer, se da conocer por primera vez una lista de las especies de mariposas (Lepidoptera: Hesperioidea-Papilionoidae) para Colombia, se indican los vacíos de información existentes en algunas regiones y se proponen algunas especies típicas del Bs-T. Metodología. A partir de una revisión de literatura, salidas de campo, consulta de colecciones biológicas y ayuda de algunos especialistas se genera una lista taxonómica de mariposas para este ecosistema. Resultados. Un total de 2222 registros y 1825 individuos fueron revisados que corresponden a 662 especies, donde la familia Nymphalidae presento 274 especies, seguida por Hesperiidae con 183, Riodinidae 69, Pieridae 52, Lycaenidae 73 y Papilionidae con 21 especies. Además se proponen y figuran 15 especies de mariposas características de este tipo de ecosistema. Alcance. Se aporta conocimiento sobre la diversidad mariposas para un ecosistema en estado crítico como lo es el Bs-T, al igual que se genera una aproximación sobre su riqueza que permite proponer estrategias de conservación para el ecosistema.

Abstract Objective. To present for the first time the list of butterfly species (Lepidoptera: HesperioideaPapilionoidae) for the Tropical Dry Forest (Bs-T) of Colombia, the information gaps in some regions are indicated and some are proposed typical species of Bs-T. Methodology. Based on a review of literature, field trips, consultation of biological collections and the help of some specialists, a taxonomic list of butterflies for this ecosystem is proposed. Results. A total of 2222 records and 1825 individuals were reviewed corresponding to 662 species, where the Nymphalidae family presented 274 species, followed by Hesperiidae with 183, Riodinidae 69, Pieridae 52, Lycaenidae 73 and Papilionidae with 21 species. In addition, 15 species of butterflies characteristic of this type of ecosystem are proposed and listed. Scope. Knowledge is provided about the diversity of butterflies for an ecosystem in critical condition such as Bs-T, as well as an approximation of its wealth that allows to propose conservation strategies for the ecosystem.