Butterflies are among the most sensitive and taxonomically well-studied insect groups, widely recognized as ecological indicators of habitat quality and environmental change. The family Riodinidae, though relatively species-poor in India, is biogeographically significant due to its restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements. The present study documents the first confirmed record of two Riodinidae butterfly species, Dodona dipoea (Lesser Punch) and Zemeros flegyas (Punchinello), from Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Field surveys were conducted in the Bargi Dam catchment area, Jabalpur Division, during December 2024 to December 2025. Dodona dipoea was recorded on 24 December 2024, while Zemeros flegyas was observed on 02 January 2025. Identification was confirmed using standard morphological characters, wing pattern diagnostics and authoritative field guides. The occurrence of these species extends their known distribution into the central Indian landscape and highlights the ecological importance of the Bargi Dam catchment as a potential refuge for lesser-known butterfly taxa. These findings underline the need for focused biodiversity documentation and conservation planning in river-basin ecosystems of Central India.