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Insects 60 - Systematic Listing

(48 speciess + 12 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 85

Last update: 10/10/2026 19:40:29

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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
1MantodeaMantidaeArgentine White-Crested MantisStagmatoptera hyalopteraNative
  
2NeuropteraMyrmeleontidaeGlenurus sp.Native
  
3OdonataAeshnidaeLibelula EmperadorAnax imperatorNative
  
4CoenagrionidaeCaballito del DiabloOxyagrion terminaleNative
  
5LibellulidaeErythrodiplax atroterminataNative
  
6Libellulidae sp.Native
  
7Wandering GliderLibélula Planeadora AmarillaPantala flavescensNative
  
8ColeopteraCerambycidaeRetrachydes thoracicusNative
  
9ScarabaeidaeEscarabajo EstercoleroAnomiopsoides fedemariaiNative
  
10Eucranium sp.Native
  
11Dung BeetleEscarabajo EstercoleroGlyphoderus centralisNative
  
12Heterogomphus inarmatusNative
  
13LepidopteraHesperiidaeAjedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
14Brincadora ModestaZopyrion evenorNative
  
15LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
16NymphalidaeSouthern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
17Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
18Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
19PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
20Ortilia gentinaNative
  
21BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
22ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
23Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
24Chilean LadyDama PatagónicaVanessa terpsichoreNative
  
25Yramea modestaNative
  
26PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
27Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
28PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
29Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
30Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
31Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
32PsychidaeBicho CanastoOiketicus sp.Native
  
33RiodinidaeHormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative
  
34SphingidaeEumorpha vitisNative
  
35YponomeutidaeOruga del AilanthusAtteva pustulellaNative
  
36OrthopteraGryllidaeAnurogryllus sp.Native
  
37Field CricketGrillo de CampoGryllus sp.Native
  
38ProscopiidaeLangosta Palo GiganteCarphoproscopia lanceaNative
  
39RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
40Xyleus sp.Native
  
41Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
42TettigoniidaeScaphura elegansNative
  
43HemipteraBelostomatidaeGiant Water BugsChinches De Agua GigantesPercevejos-d’água GigantesLethocerus sp.Native
  
44CicadidaeChicharraGuyalna bonaerensisNative
  
45Tettigades sp.Native
  
46CoreidaeLeptoglossus sp.Native
  
47LargidaeLargus fasciatusNative
  
48LygaeidaeReddish Black Chinch BugChinche RojinegraLygaeus alboornatusNative
  
49ReduviidaeRhiginia ruficoriaNative
  
50RhopalidaeBoxelder BugChinche Del ArceBoisea trivittataNative
  
51PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinche MolleAgathemera luteolaNative
  
52DipteraAsilidaeTaurhynchus sp.Native
  
53HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
54Bombus opifexNative
  
55Xylocopa augustiNative
  
56FormicidaeHormiga CarpinteraCamponotus musNative
  
57MegachilidaeAbeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native
  
58SphecidaeStangeella cyaniventrisNative
  
59VespidaePolistes buyssoniNative
  
60Red-headed Polybia WaspCamoatí de Cabeza ColoradaPolybia ruficepsNative
  
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