A distribution list of the butterflies (Lepidoptera, Rhopalocera) of Tian-Shan within the boundaries of the former Soviet Union

Abstract

A distributive list of butterflies of Tian-Shan in borders of former Soviet Union is compiled, it contains 289 species: Hesperiidae – 21 species, Papilionidae – 21 species; Pieridae – 38 species, Satyridae – 67 species, Lybitheidae – 1 species, Danaidae – 1 species, Nymphalidae – 42 species, Riodinidae – 2 species, Lycaenidae – 96 species. New synonyms are established.

Keywords

• butterflies
• fauna
• Inner Tian-Shan
• distributive list