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(69 speciess + 5 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 89

Last update: 10/10/2026 11:40:37

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Argentina

General Information

Argentina is located in the southernmost part of South America, bordering Bolivia and Paraguay to the north, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Atlantic Ocean and the Drake Passage to the south, and Chile to the west. Argentina´s geographical position is unique, as it encompasses a wide range of climates and landscapes, from the peaks of the Andes mountain range to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The country can be divided into several geographical regions, including the Pampas, Patagonia, Cuyo, and Chaco, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.

To get to Argentina, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, including Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Buenos Aires, which is the largest and busiest in the country. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. You can also enter Argentina by land, through the borders with neighboring countries, or by sea, through the ports of the Atlantic Ocean. Once inside the country, you can use different modes of transportation, such as buses, trains, or cars, to get to the various places of interest.

In terms of environments and characteristics of the surroundings, Argentina is a country with great geographical diversity. The Pampas region is a fertile and flat plain, covered with grasslands and crops, while the Patagonia region is a mountainous and glacial area, with a cold and windy climate. The Cuyo region is a valley and mountain area, with a dry and sunny climate, while the Chaco region is a forest and savanna area, with a hot and humid climate. The vegetation in Argentina is also very varied, with quebracho and algarrobo forests in the Chaco region, grasslands in the Pampas, and shrubs and cacti in Patagonia.

In terms of useful logistical information, it is essential to keep in mind that Argentina is a large and diverse country, and each region has its own characteristics and needs. In general, it is recommended to plan ahead and research the climatic and geographical conditions of each place before traveling. It is also important to consider the availability of services and infrastructure in each region, as some areas may be more remote and difficult to access than others. In terms of accessibility, Argentina has a network of roads and highways that connect the different cities and towns, although some areas may be more difficult to access due to lack of infrastructure or weather conditions.

In summary, Argentina is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and environments to explore. With proper planning and prior research, it is possible to enjoy a unique and exciting nature observation experience in this country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026



Regions
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  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1LepidopteraCrambidaeSpotted Beet Webworm MothHymenia perspectalisNative
  
2ErebidaeDysschema sacrificaNative
  
3Oruga de los AlmacigosHypercompe indecisaNative
  
4GeometridaeBougainvillea LooperDisclisioprocta stellataNative
  
5Geometridae sp.Native
  
6HesperiidaeBrazilian SkipperAchireraCalpodes ethliusNative
  
7Dorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative
  
8Hidden-ray SkipperPardita OscuraConga chydaeaNative
  
9Hierbera SalpicadaCymaenes giscaNative
  
10Canna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
11Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative
  
12Saltarina PardaHedone catilinaNative
  
13Heliopetes libraNative
  
14Stained White-skipperBlanca Lomo NegroHeliopetes omrinaNative
  
15Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
16Medialuna ComúnLerodea eufalaNative
  
17MacarioNisoniades macariusNative
  
18Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative
  
19Coludo SimpleSpicauda simpliciusNative
  
20Coludo VerdosoUrbanus proteusNative
  
21Barrada LiláceaViola minorNative
  
22Window-winged SkipperJenófanesXenophanes tryxusNative
  
23LycaenidaeSilver-banded HairstreakBanda de PlataChlorostrymon simaethisNative
  
24Green HairstreakFrotadora Esmeralda ComúnCyanophrys acasteNative
  
25YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
26Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
27NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
28Helicoverpa sp.Native
  
29Lagarta del GirasolRachiplusia nuNative
  
30NotodontidaeJosia mononeuraNative
  
31NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
32CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
33Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
34IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
35Antorcha RayadaDryadula phaetusaNative
  
36HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
37Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
38DagaMarpesia petreusNative
  
39PoráMorpho helenorNative
  
40FantasmaOpsiphanes inviraeNative
  
41BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
42Cristal YungueñaPteronynia oziaNative
  
43ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
44InciensoTegosa orobiaNative
  
45Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
46Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
47Chilean LadyDama PatagónicaVanessa terpsichoreNative
  
48Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
49PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
50Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
51PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
52BlanquitaEurema albulaNative
  
53Limoncito Dos PuntosPyrisitia niseNative
  
54Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
55Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
56RiodinidaeAcróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
57HovýLasaia agesilasNative
  
58Danzarina GrandeRiodina lyciscaNative
  
59SaturniidaeAutomeris naranjaNative
  
60Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
61SphingidaeAdhemarius daphneNative
  
62Esfinge ColibríAellopos sp.Native
  
63Titan SphinxPolilla TitánAellopos titanNative
  
64Banded Sphinx MothPolilla Esfinge FajadaEumorpha fasciatusNative
  
65Perigonia luscaNative
  
66HemipteraPentatomidaeRunibia perspicuaNative
  
67ReduviidaeThree Spined Assassin BugChinche Cazadora CenicientaAtrachelus cinereusNative
  
68DipteraBibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
69HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
70Ptilothrix sp.Native
  
71Xylocopa augustiNative
  
72MegachilidaeAbeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native
  
73VespidaePaper WaspAvispa CartoneraMischocyttarus drewseniNative
  
74Versicolor Social WaspAvispa VersicolorPolistes versicolorNative
  
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