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Insects 121 - Systematic Listing

(115 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 261

Last update: 04/10/2026 19:40:25

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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
1MegalopteraCorydalidaeCorydalus sp.Not listed
  
2OdonataCoenagrionidaeArgia joergenseniNative
  
3LibellulidaeRayadora CarmínOrthemis discolorNative
  
4ColeopteraCerambycidaeTrachyderes distinctusNative
  
5ScarabaeidaeGolofa pelagonNative
  
6LepidopteraErebidaeChrysocale ferensNative
  
7Chrysocale regalisNative
  
8Cyanopepla pretiosaNative
  
9Dysschema sacrificaNative
  
10Eudesmia argentinensisNative
  
11Eurata patagiataNative
  
12Macrocneme sp.Native
  
13Phaloe cruentaNative
  
14Polypoetes sp.Native
  
15GeometridaeCyllopoda bipunctaNative
  
16Golden HeartCorazón DoradoCoração DouradoEubaphe sp.Native
  
17Eudule sp.Native
  
18Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
19HesperiidaeDorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative
  
20Parche BlancoChiomara asychisNative
  
21Hierbera SalpicadaCymaenes giscaNative
  
22Sickle-winged SkipperSaltarín NegroEantis thrasoNative
  
23Epargyreus barissesNative
  
24Colossus SkipperSaltarín ColosoEpargyreus clavicornisNative
  
25Saltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNative
  
26Pyralina SkipperCola de TizaGorgythion beggaNative
  
27BegginaGorgythion begginaNative
  
28AlanoHeliopetes alanaNative
  
29Heliopetes libraNative
  
30Stained White-skipperBlanca Lomo NegroHeliopetes omrinaNative
  
31Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
32Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative
  
33Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative
  
34Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
35Mercurial SkipperTheagenes albiplagaNative
  
36Timochares trifasciataNative
  
37Elmina LongtailRabuda AndinaUrbanus elminaNot listed
  
38Vettius lucretiusNative
  
39Brincadora ModestaZopyrion evenorNative
  
40LycaenidaeBlack-veined HairstreakEstriada ComúnAtlides polybeNative
  
41Frotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative
  
42Silver-banded HairstreakBanda de PlataChlorostrymon simaethisNative
  
43Green HairstreakFrotadora Esmeralda ComúnCyanophrys acasteNative
  
44YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
45Cillutincarae HairstreakMoradaPenaincisalia cillutincaraeNative
  
46Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative
  
47Frotadora SerranaStrymon eremicaNative
  
48Red-crescent Scrub-HairstreakFrotadora Línea FuscaStrymon rufofuscaNative
  
49NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
50Actinote sp.Native
  
51Perezosa AnaranjadaActinote surimaNot listed
  
52Thalia ActinotePerezosa YungueñaActinote thaliaNative
  
53Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
54CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
55Chromus PreponaDemofón CromaArchaeoprepona chromusNative
  
56Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
57Bordered PatchMontera NaranjaChlosyne laciniaNative
  
58Ganchuda YungueñaCybdelis petronitaNative
  
59Catula CrescentCatulaDagon catulaNative
  
60Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
61Diaethria neglectaNative
  
62Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
63Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
64IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
65JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
66Translúcida ComúnEpiscada hymenaeaNative
  
67FiligranaEpityches eupompeNative
  
68HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
69Hoja NaranjaFountainea glyceriumNative
  
70Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
71BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
72LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
73Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
74Fiery SatyrLasiophila orbiferaNative
  
75PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
76Northeastern HaliaHalia del NoresteLycorea haliaNative
  
77MulticoloredMulticolorMechanitis lysimniaNative
  
78Mestra hersiliaNative
  
79Ortilia gentinaNative
  
80BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
81Palaepolis SatyrPedaliodes palaepolisNative
  
82Pedaliodes uncusNative
  
83Pharneuptychia pharesNative
  
84Simois CrescentAsoleadaPhystis simoisNative
  
85Pronophila unifasciataNative
  
86Pteronymia oziaNative
  
87Cristal YungueñaPteronynia oziaNative
  
88Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative
  
89ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
90InciensoTegosa orobiaNative
  
91BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
92Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
93Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
94PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
95Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
96Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
97PrudenteParides anchisesNative
  
98Parides erithalionNative
  
99Red Beauty SpotsLunares RojosPterourus menatiusNative
  
100PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
101Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
102Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
103NemiaPseudopieris nehemiaNative
  
104Limoncito Dos PuntosPyrisitia niseNative
  
105Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
106Yungueña MilkyLechera YungueñaTatochila stigmadiceNative
  
107Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
108Teriocolias zeliaNative
  
109RiodinidaeSouthern PatchworColage MeridionalAricoris chilensisNative
  
110Acrobata MorenaEmesis ocyporeNative
  
111Acróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
112Exoplisia myrtisNative
  
113Orange-banded MetalmarkCinta DoradaParcella amarynthinaNative
  
114Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
115SaturniidaeRothschildia aurotaNot listed
  
116SphingidaeEumorpha analisNative
  
117OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
118Tucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
119Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
120PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinche MolleAgathemera luteolaNative
  
121HymenopteraCrabronidaeRubrica gravidaNative
  
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