author(s)
Akhila Pillai and Sandeep Pokale

abstract
Butterflies are known to be indicators of good ecological health in any ecosystem. Considering this, it becomes essential to study its diversity and its conservation status while they face environmental degradation and urbanization in the current era. The present study was conducted between January 2022 to December 2024 for a period of two years in Tungarli lake which is a well-known tourist spot in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India. A total of 18 Lepidoptera species were observed that belonged to 5 families. Family-wise distribution and season-wise abundance studies were conducted. These findinags are significant for monitoring the diversity and applying conservation strategies in the lake for future.