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Insects 69 - Systematic Listing

(68 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 91

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
1OdonataLibellulidaeMatapiojos RojoErythrodiplax corallinaNative
  
2Little Blue DragonletErythrodiplax paraguayensisNative
  
3LepidopteraHesperiidaeDorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative
  
4Parche BlancoChiomara asychisNative
  
5Epargyreus barissesNative
  
6Saltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNative
  
7Pyralina SkipperCola de TizaGorgythion beggaNative
  
8Stained White-skipperBlanca Lomo NegroHeliopetes omrinaNative
  
9Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
10Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
11Perichares adelaNative
  
12Pyrgus fidesNative
  
13Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
14Pobrecita OnduladaStaphylus musculusNative
  
15Timochares trifasciataNative
  
16Geometrina SkipperTrina geometrinaNative
  
17Coludo VerdosoUrbanus proteusNative
  
18LycaenidaeDamita CobrizaItylos mozaNative
  
19YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
20NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
21NymphalidaeActinote sp.Native
  
22Thalia ActinotePerezosa YungueñaActinote thaliaNative
  
23CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
24Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
25Bordered PatchMontera NaranjaChlosyne laciniaNative
  
26Ganchuda YungueñaCybdelis petronitaNative
  
27SoldierReina RojizaDanaus eresimusNative
  
28Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
29Diaethria neglectaNative
  
30Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
31TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
32Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
33JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
34Satinada BellaEunica tatilaNative
  
35HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
36Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
37BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
38Banded MapwingBellísima YungueñaHypanartia dioneNative
  
39LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
40Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
41Junonia laviniaNot listed
  
42PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
43Hoja AzulMemphis moruusNative
  
44BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
45Nile´s SatyrPampera SubandinaPampasatyrus nilesiNative
  
46Palaepolis SatyrPedaliodes palaepolisNative
  
47Pharneuptychia pharesNative
  
48ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
49BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
50Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
51Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
52PapilionidaeBroad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
53Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
54PieridaeColias flaveolaNative
  
55Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
56Eleusis WhiteLeptophobia eleusisNot listed
  
57Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
58Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNative
  
59Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
60Mountain MilkyLechera SerranaTatochila orthodiceNative
  
61Yungueña MilkyLechera YungueñaTatochila stigmadiceNative
  
62Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
63Teriocolias zeliaNative
  
64RiodinidaeExoplisia myrtisNative
  
65SphingidaeHyles lineataNative
  
66OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
67Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
68HemipteraCicadidaeGiant CicadaChicharra GrandeQuesada gigasNative
  
69HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
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