Butterflies are one of the most important assemblages of insects that act as biodiversity indicators as well as nature’s gardeners. Butterfly (Lepidoptera) were studied in southeast region of Narmada valley Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh as part of an extensive study of biodiversity. This paper presents a preliminary study and status of butterfly from Jabalpur southeast region having aggregation of up to 25 species belonging to 5 families and categories on the basis of their status. This study is aimed towards contributing to the plan of biodiversity restoration in studied region and development of management strategies so as to ensure sustenance of butterflies and ecosystem services derived from them.