There are 20 species spanning nine genera which are to be found in Indian limits. However, detailed lepidopterological investigations in the north east of India may locate additional or new species.
Indian faun, Faunis arcesilaus (Fabricius, 1787). Also considered as conspecific with Faunis carens above. If separate, may be called the Indian faun instead.
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