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Insects 39 - Systematic Listing

(32 speciess + 7 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 49

Last update: 09/10/2026 23:40:32

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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
1BlattodeaBlattidaeSmokybrown CockroachCucaracha Café AhumadaPeriplaneta fuliginosaNative
  
2OdonataLibellulidaeErythrodiplax nigricansNative
  
3ColeopteraChrysomelidaeVaquita del SaucePlagiodera erythropteraNative
  
4CurculionidaeBurrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
5DytiscidaeParamegadytes glaucusNative
  
6ScarabaeidaeArchophileurus sp.Native
  
7ToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
8Dyscinetus gagatesNative
  
9LepidopteraErebidaeHypocrita bicoloraNative
  
10Macrocneme leucostigmaNative
  
11Paracles sp.Native
  
12NymphalidaeSymaAlmirante MenorAdelpha symaNative
  
13Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
14Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
15Anna`s Eighty-eightMariposa 88Diaethria annaNative
  
16Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
17Diaethria sp.Native
  
18MonetaDione monetaNative
  
19Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
20Pororó Ocelos RojosHamadryas februaNative
  
21LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
22Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
23Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
24SaturniidaeAutomeris naranjaNative
  
25OrthopteraAcrididaeAmblytropidia australisNative
  
26Ronderosia bergiiNative
  
27Scotussa liebermanniNative
  
28GryllidaeField CricketGrillo de CampoGryllus sp.Native
  
29Miogryllus sp.Native
  
30RomaleidaeCoryacris angustipennisNative
  
31TettigoniidaeAnaulacomera sp.Native
  
32Dasyscelus normalisNative
  
33HemipteraCicadellidaePawiloma victimaNative
  
34CicadidaeChicharra VerdeDorisiana drewseniNative
  
35HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
36Bombus sp.Native
  
37FormicidaeHormiga Cortadora NegraAcromyrmex lundiNative
  
38Hormiga MineraAtta sexdensNative
  
39VespidaeCamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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