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Insects 63 - Systematic Listing

(60 speciess + 3 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 68

Last update: 28/10/2026 11:40:22

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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
1OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura fluviatilisNative
  
2LibellulidaeLittle Blue DragonletErythrodiplax paraguayensisNative
  
3Rayadora CarmínOrthemis discolorNative
  
4LepidopteraHesperiidaeBusirisCola de AzufreAchlyodes busirusNative
  
5Sickle-winged SkipperSaltarín NegroEantis thrasoNative
  
6AlanoHeliopetes alanaNative
  
7MenipoMenipoMylon maimonNative
  
8LycaenidaeFrotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative
  
9Janthecla auroraNot listed
  
10NymphalidaeAlmirante ComúnAdelpha thessaliaNative
  
11Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
12CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
13Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
14Pará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
15Terciopelo ManchadoCatonephele numiliaNative
  
16Ganchuda YungueñaCybdelis petronitaNative
  
17Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
18Ochenta ChicaDiaethria candrenaNative
  
19Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
20CeltinaDircenna deroNative
  
21TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
22Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
23JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
24Edged DropGota RibeteadaDynamine agaclesNative
  
25Blind DropGota CiegaDynamine tithiaNative
  
26HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
27Pororó AzulHamadryas areteNot listed
  
28Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
29Hermeuptychia sp. ´isabella-gisella´Native
  
30LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
31Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
32PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
33Crystalline QueenReina CristalinaLycorea ilioneNot listed
  
34Many-banded DaggerwingMarioMarpesia chironNative
  
35PoráMorpho helenorNative
  
36Dicoma CrescentOrtilia dicomaNative
  
37Medium ParáPará MedianaPaulogramma pyracmonNative
  
38Gota AzulPseudoscada errucaNative
  
39Blomfild´s BeautyDibujadaSmyrna blomfildiaNative
  
40ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
41ArmoniosaTithorea harmoniaNative
  
42Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
43PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
44Mimoides lysithousNative
  
45Mancha RubíPapilio anchisiadesNative
  
46Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
47Limonera ColudaPapilio hectoridesNative
  
48Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
49PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
50Apricot SulphurYemaPhoebis arganteNative
  
51Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
52Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
53RiodinidaeAmazon AngelChorinea amazonNot listed
  
54AcróbataEmesis sp.Native
  
55HovýLasaia agesilasNative
  
56EleusinoRhetus perianderNative
  
57SaturniidaeArsenura orbignyanaNative
  
58HemipteraAphididaeRose AphidPulgón del RosalMacrosiphum rosaeNative
  
59DipteraCulicidaeMosquito ComúnCulex sp.Native
  
60MuscidaeHouseflyMosca DomésticaMusca domesticaNative
  
61PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNative
  
62HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
63Abejorro TerrestreBombus terrestrisNative
  
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