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Insects 105 - Systematic Listing

(97 speciess + 8 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 200

Last update: 01/10/2026 23:40:22

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Chile

General Information

Chile is a country located on the western coast of South America, bordered to the north by Peru, to the east by Bolivia and Argentina, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Its geographical position is unique, as it stretches over a long distance, from the tropics to the Antarctic Circle, allowing it to encompass a wide range of climates and landscapes. Chile´s geography is very diverse, with a long and rugged coastline, a chain of the Andes that runs along the country from north to south, and a series of valleys and plains that stretch between the mountain range and the coast. The northernmost region of the country is the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on the planet, while the southernmost region is Patagonia, an area of great natural beauty and biodiversity.

To get to Chile, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, the most important being Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, located in the capital, Santiago. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. It is also possible to arrive in Chile by land, through border crossings with Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. The road network in Chile is extensive and well-maintained, allowing you to travel the country by car or bus. Additionally, there are ferry services that connect the mainland with the islands of the Chiloé archipelago and other coastal areas.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Chile has a wide range of natural landscapes. The coastline is rocky and rugged, with numerous bays and peninsulas, while the Andes mountain range is high and snowy, with peaks that exceed 6,000 meters in height. The valleys and plains that stretch between the mountain range and the coast are fertile and suitable for agriculture, while the Patagonia region is known for its glaciers, fjords, and coniferous forests. The climate in Chile varies from desert in the north to temperate in the south, with a wide range of climatic conditions in different regions. The vegetation is also diverse, with sclerophyllous forests in the central region, coniferous forests in the Araucanía region, and steppes in the Patagonia region.

In terms of logistics, Chile is a well-equipped country to receive tourists and visitors. The hotel infrastructure is wide and varied, with options for all tastes and budgets. The road network is extensive and well-maintained, allowing you to travel the country by car or bus. Additionally, there are guide services and tour operators that offer excursions and activities in different regions of the country. It is essential to keep in mind that the climate and weather conditions can vary depending on the region and time of year, so it is recommended to research and plan ahead before embarking on a trip to Chile.

The best time to visit Chile depends on the region and the activity you want to do. The high season is during the summer months, from December to March, when the weather is warm and sunny in most regions. However, in the Patagonia region, the best time to visit is during the autumn and spring months, when the weather is more stable and the conditions for hiking and outdoor activities are more favorable. In any case, it is essential to research and plan ahead to ensure that you can enjoy the natural beauty and diversity of landscapes that Chile has to offer.

In summary, Chile is a country with a wide range of natural landscapes and climates, offering a wide range of options for visitors who want to explore and enjoy nature. From the rugged coastline to the Andes mountain range and the Patagonia region, Chile is a destination that has something for everyone. With a well-developed tourist infrastructure and a wide range of activities and excursions available, Chile is an ideal place for those looking for a unique and memorable travel experience.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1DermapteraForficulidaeEuropean EarwigTijereta EuropeaForficula auriculariaNot listed1III
  
2EphemeropteraBaetidaeMeridialaris sp.Not listed1III
  
3MantodeaCoptopterygidaeSmall-winged Gay´s MantisMantis de Alas Cortas de GayLouva-a-deus de Asas Curtas de GayCoptopteryx gayiNative1III
  
4OdonataAeshnidaeRhionaeschna confusaNot listed1III
  
5Rhionaeschna diffinisNative2IV
  
6Rhionaeschna variegataNot listed1III
  
7CoenagrionidaeCyanallagma interruptumNot listed1III
  
8CorduliidaeGomphomacromia paradoxaNative1III
  
9LibellulidaeErythrodiplax connataNot listed2IV
  
10Matapiojos RojoErythrodiplax corallinaNot listed1III
  
11ZygentomaLepismatidaePescadito de Plata de Cuatro LíneasCtenolepisma lineataNot listed1III
  
12ColeopteraBuprestidaePolycesta costataNot listed1III
  
13CarabidaeChilean Magnificent BeetleCeroglossus chilensisNative2IV
  
14Ceroglossus magellanicusNative1III
  
15CerambycidaeCalydon submetallicumNative1III
  
16Taladro TestáceoChenoderus testaceusNative3IV
  
17Eucalyptus BorerTaladro de los EucaliptosBroca do EucaliptoPhoracantha recurvaNot listed1III
  
18Eucalyptus BorerTaladro de los EucaliptosBroca do EucaliptoPhoracantha semipunctataNot listed1III
  
19ChrysomelidaePhaedon cyanopterumNot listed1III
  
20CleridaeEurymetopum rubidumNot listed1III
  
21CoccinellidaeEriopis magellanicaNative1III
  
22Olla v-nigrumNot listed1III
  
23Psyllobora pictaNot listed1III
  
24CurculionidaeAegorhinus bulbiferNative1III
  
25Cylydrorhinus angulatusNot listed1III
  
26Fuller´s Rose WeevilNaupactus cervinusNot listed1III
  
27Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNot listed1III
  
28Martinerito NegroRhyephenes mailleiNot listed2IV
  
29DryophthoridaeBroca-do-estipeRhinostomus barbirostrisNative1III
  
30LampyridaePyractonema haemorrhoaNative1III
  
31Vesta cincticollisNot listed1III
  
32LucanidaeQuicheApterodorcus bacchusNative1III
  
33Chiasognathus grantiiNative1III
  
34Erichius caelatusNative3IV
  
35ScarabaeidaeOryctomorphus bimaculatusNative7VI
  
36TenebrionidaeNyctelia fitzroyiNative1III
  
37TrogidaeCaqueroPolynoncus brevicollisNot listed1III
  
38LepidopteraGeometridaeThe VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNot listed1III
  
39HesperiidaeSaltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNot listed1III
  
40Saltarina Mancha CurvaHylephila fasciolataNative2IV
  
41Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative1III
  
42LycaenidaeLicena Del TamarugoLeptotes trigemmatusNative1III
  
43Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNot listed1III
  
44NoctuidaePlusiaAutographa gammaNot listed1III
  
45Megalographa bonaerensisNot listed1III
  
46NymphalidaeCommon Black SatyrSátiro-Plateado ChilenoArgyrophorus chiliensisNative1III
  
47Auca cocteiNot listed2IV
  
48Neomaenas poliozonaNative1III
  
49Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative4V
  
50Chilean LadyDama PatagónicaVanessa terpsichoreNot listed1III
  
51Ana del SurYramea cytherisNative6VI
  
52Yramea lathonioidesNative2IV
  
53PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative1III
  
54PieridaeIsoca PatagónicaColias vauthieriiNot listed3IV
  
55Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNot listed1III
  
56Mariposa de la ColPieris brassicaeNative3IV
  
57Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNot listed1III
  
58Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNot listed2IV
  
59Lechera PreandinaTatochila theodiceNot listed2IV
  
60SaturniidaeOjitos del SurAdetomeris erythropsNative1III
  
61Ormiscodes amphinomeNot listed1III
  
62Ormiscodes sp.Not listed1III
  
63SphingidaeHyles anneiNative3IV
  
64Hyles euphorbiarumNot listed1III
  
65OrthopteraMogoplistidaeGrillo EscamosoHoplosphyrum griseumNative1III
  
66RomaleidaeAntandrus viridisNative1III
  
67TettigoniidaePolycleptidella chilensisNative1III
  
68HemipteraAcanthosomatidaeDitomotarsus punctiventrisNot listed1III
  
69Chinche del CalafatePhorbanta variabilisNot listed1III
  
70AphididaeGiant Willow AphidPulgón Gigante de los SaucesPulgão Gigante do SalgueiroTuberolachnus salignusNot listed1III
  
71CoreidaeLeptoglossus sp.Not listed1III
  
72GerridaeMulita De AguaAquarius chilensisNative1III
  
73PentatomidaeSupputius cincticepsNative1III
  
74ReduviidaeChinche AsesinaZelus renardiiNot listed2IV
  
75PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinchimollo ChilenoAgathemera elegansNative4V
  
76Agathemera grylloideaNot listed1III
  
77DipteraAsilidaeSarapogon gayiNot listed1III
  
78BombyliidaeMacrocondyla sp.Not listed1III
  
79CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaExotic1III
  
80Lucilia sericataNative1III
  
81PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNot listed1III
  
82SyrphidaeEristalis tenaxNative3IV
  
83Mosca Florícola de VértebrasToxomerus vertebratusNot listed2IV
  
84TabanidaeColiguachoOsca lataNative1III
  
85ColiguachoScaptia lataNot listed5V
  
86TipulidaeTipula sp.Native1III
  
87HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaNative14VI
  
88Bombus dahlbomiiNative10VI
  
89Abejorro TerrestreBombus terrestrisNative17VI
  
90Centris nigerrimaNot listed2IV
  
91Xylocopa augustiNot listed3IV
  
92Carpenter BeeAbeja CarpinteraXylocopa frontalisNative2IV
  
93ColletidaeCaupolicana fulvicollisNot listed1III
  
94IchneumonidaeDotocryptus pedisequusNative1III
  
95PelecinidaePelecinus polyturatorNot listed1III
  
96PompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Not listed1III
  
97Pompilocalus sp.Native1III
  
98SphecidaeSphex latreilleiNot listed2IV
  
99Stangeella cyaniventrisNot listed1III
  
100ThynnidaePehuenche NegroElaphroptera nigripennisNot listed1III
  
101Elaphroptera sp.Not listed1III
  
102VespidaeAvispa AlfareraHypodynerus labiatusNative3IV
  
103Hypodynerus vespiformisNative1III
  
104European Paper WaspFalsa Chaqueta AmarillaPolistes dominulaNot listed4V
  
105Yellow JacketChaqueta AmarillaVespa-alemãVespula germanicaNot listed4V
  
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