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Insects 65 - Systematic Listing

(60 speciess + 5 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 72

Last update: 13/10/2026 11:40:29

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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
1BlattodeaBlaberidaeDubia CockroachCucaracha DubiaBlaptica dubiaNative
  
2ColeopteraCoccinellidaeVaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
3Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
4ScarabaeidaeEscarabajo EstercoleroAnomiopsoides fedemariaiNative
  
5ToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
6TrogidaeOmorgus pastillariusNative
  
7LepidopteraCrambidaeDiaphania hyalinataNative
  
8ErebidaeCtenucha vittigeraNative
  
9GeometridaeEudule sp.Native
  
10HesperiidaeColudo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
11Epargyreus barissesNative
  
12Saltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNative
  
13Heliopetes lavianaNot listed
  
14Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
15Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
16Hylephila signataNative
  
17LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
18Pseudolucia andinaNot listed
  
19Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
20NoctuidaeVelvetbean Caterpillar MothGusano de las LeguminosasAnticarsia gemmatalisNative
  
21Black Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
22NymphalidaeCenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
23Common Black SatyrSátiro-Plateado ChilenoArgyrophorus chiliensisNative
  
24CebritaColobura dirceNative
  
25Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
26Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
27TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
28HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
29Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
30Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
31PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
32BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
33Dos Puntos OceladaPampasatyrus gyrtoneNative
  
34Poltys SatyrLíneas ConvergentesParyphthimoides poltysNative
  
35Pampera ComúnStegosatyrus periphasNative
  
36ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
37BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
38Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
39Yramea lathonioidesNative
  
40PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
41Mancha RubíPapilio anchisiadesNative
  
42Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
43PieridaeColias flaveolaNative
  
44Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
45Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
46Phulia nymphulaNative
  
47Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
48Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
49PsychidaeBicho CigarroOiketicus geyeriNative
  
50Bicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
51RiodinidaeHormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative
  
52SaturniidaeAutomeris oberthuriNative
  
53SphingidaeHawkmothManduca rusticaNative
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54OrthopteraAcrididaePallidwinged GrasshopperTucura de Alas PálidasTrimerotropis pallidipennisNative
  
55ProscopiidaeAstroma sp.Not listed
  
56Langosta Palo GiganteCarphoproscopia lanceaNative
  
57RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
58TettigoniidaeScaphura elegansNative
  
59DipteraAsilidaePhonicocleptes longipesNot listed
  
60SyrphidaeCopestylum sp.Native
  
61Palpada sp.Native
  
62HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
63Bombus pauloensisNative
  
64PompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Native
  
65VespidaePolistes buyssoniNative
  
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