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(81 speciess + 6 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 107

Last update: 29/10/2026 23:40:20

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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
1NeuropteraMyrmeleontidaeDimares elegansNative
  
2OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura fluviatilisNative
  
3LibellulidaeBlack PondhawkRayadora Espinosa NegraErythemis attalaNative
  
4Erythrodiplax nigricansNative
  
5Micrathyria hypodidymaNative
  
6Orthemis ambinigraNative
  
7Perithemis icteropteraNative
  
8Ambarina Del EstePerithemis moomaNative
  
9ColeopteraCerambycidaeCalocomus desmarestiNative
  
10Compsocerus violaceusNative
  
11ChrysomelidaeVaquita de la PalmeraCoraliomela quadrimaculataNative
  
12ScarabaeidaeGolofa pelagonNative
  
13TenebrionidaeStrongylium sp.Native
  
14LepidopteraErebidaeCtenucha rubricepsNative
  
15GeometridaeErateina siliquataNative
  
16Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
17The VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNative
  
18HesperiidaeButleria bisexguttataNative
  
19Coludo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
20Saltarina PardaHedone catilinaNative
  
21Heliopetes libraNative
  
22Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
23Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative
  
24Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
25Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative
  
26Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
27Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative
  
28LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
29Malina HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada ComúnRekoa malinaNative
  
30Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
31NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
32SymaAlmirante MenorAdelpha symaNative
  
33Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
34Leptoneuroides SatyrSátiro del CoirónCosmosatyrus leptoneuroidesNative
  
35Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
36Ochenta ChicaDiaethria candrenaNative
  
37Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
38MonetaDione monetaNative
  
39Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
40CeltinaDircenna deroNative
  
41TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
42Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
43IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
44Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
45LindaDoxocopa lindaNative
  
46JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
47Falsa EratosEresia lansdorfiNative
  
48HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
49Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
50Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
51ArcoirisHeliconius ethillaNative
  
52BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
53Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
54Bandera ArgentinaMorpho epistrophusNative
  
55Ortilia gentinaNative
  
56BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
57Palaepolis SatyrPedaliodes palaepolisNative
  
58ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
59BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
60Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
61Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
62Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
63PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
64Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
65PieridaeManifestanteAphrissa statiraNative
  
66Great Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
67Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
68Isoca PatagónicaColias vauthieriiNative
  
69Big MilkyLechera GrandeGlutophrissa drusillaNative
  
70Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
71Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
72Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
73RiodinidaeDanzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
74SaturniidaeLeucanella viridescensNative
  
75Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
76OrthopteraAcrididaeTucura de los AlfalfaresDichroplus elongatusNative
  
77RomaleidaeCoryacris angustipennisNative
  
78DipteraCalliphoridaeChrysomya megacephalaNative
  
79MicropezidaeParagrallomyia sp.Native
  
80HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
81Abejorro TerrestreBombus terrestrisNative
  
82Xylocopa augustiNative
  
83Carpenter BeeAbeja CarpinteraXylocopa frontalisNative
  
84HalictidaeSweat BeeAbeja del SudorAugochlora sp.Native
  
85PompilidaePompilidae sp.Native
  
86ScoliidaeCampsomeris sp.Native
  
87VespidaeAvispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
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