Synopsis Himalayan Nature has published "Lepidoptera of Nepal". The status of butterflies and moth species has been published as a most updated checklist on the Lepidoptera Book. The book enlists 660 species out of which, 29 species are endemic. 41 species have been proposed for inclusion in the protected animal list in the recent report submitted to CEPF/WWF. The book differs from all previous books in compiling a complete checklist of butterflies and moths recorded in Nepal with a reference to authentic source of recording the particular species in Nepal. The introductory sections and several indices about butterflies and moths of Nepal have been included as the descriptive content in the checklist. Furthermore, list of most important bibliographical references has also been included. All common and rare species reliably recorded in Nepal has been listed in it.