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Insects 132 - Systematic Listing

(82 speciess + 50 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 190

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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
1BlattodeaBlattidaeCucaracha NegraBlatta orientalisNative
  
2EmbiopteraOligotomidaeHilanderoOligotoma humbertianaNative
  
3MantodeaCoptopterygidaeSmall-winged Argentine MantisMantis de Alas Cortas ArgentinaLouva-a-deus de Asas Curtas ArgentinaCoptopteryx argentinaNative
  
4Small-winged Gay´s MantisMantis de Alas Cortas de GayLouva-a-deus de Asas Curtas de GayCoptopteryx gayiNative
  
5Small-winged MantisMantis de Alas CortasLouva-a-deus de Asas CurtasCoptopteryx sp.Native
  
6NeuropteraChrysopidaeChrysoperla sp.Native
  
7HemerobiidaeHemerobiidae sp.Native
  
8MyrmeleontidaeAmeromyia sp.Native
  
9Myrmeleontidae sp.Native
  
10OdonataAeshnidaeRhionaeschna absolutaNative
  
11ColeopteraCantharidaePolemius denticornisNative
  
12CarabidaeCalosoma sp.Native
  
13Carabidae sp.Native
  
14Metius sp.Exotic
  
15CerambycidaeMallodon spinibarbisNative
  
16Megacyllene spiniferaNative
  
17Orion maurusNative
  
18ChrysomelidaeBlack-winged Longhorn BeetleEscarabajo Del MburucuyáBesouro-de-élitros-negrosCacoscelis nigripennisNative
  
19CoccinellidaeChilocorus bipustulatusNative
  
20Coleomegilla quadrifasciataNative
  
21Vaquita del ÁncoraCycloneda ancoralisNative
  
22San Antonio del ZapalloEpilachna paenulataNative
  
23VaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
24Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
25Hippodamia convergensNative
  
26Hippodamia variegataNative
  
27CurculionidaeGorgojo Del EucaliptoGonipterus platensisExotic
  
28Naupactus leucolomaNative
  
29Naupactus sp.Native
  
30Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
31Gorgojo de la RosaPantomorus cervinusNative
  
32DryophthoridaeSitophilus sp.Native
  
33ElateridaeHemirhipus elegantissimusNative
  
34Monocrepidius sp.Native
  
35LycidaeCalopteron sp.Native
  
36MeloidaeBicho Moro de Patas AnaranjadasEpicauta adspersaNative
  
37Epicauta pluvialisNative
  
38MelolonthidaePachrodema sp.Exotic
  
39MelyridaeAstylus quadrilineatusNative
  
40ScarabaeidaeArchophileurus sp.Native
  
41Bothynus sp.Native
  
42Ligyrus sp.Native
  
43Liogenys sp.Native
  
44Strategus sp.Native
  
45SilvanidaeCarcoma de los GranosOryzaephilus surinamensisNative
  
46StaphylinidaePlatydracus scabrosusNative
  
47TenebrionidaeAryenis sp.Native
  
48Scotobius pilulariusNative
  
49TrogidaeOmorgus sp.Native
  
50Escarabajo CarroñeroOmorgus suberosusNative
  
51LepidopteraCrambidaeOruga del Yuyo ColoradoAchyra bifidalisNative
  
52Achyra sp.Native
  
53Asciodes gordialisExotic
  
54Crambidae sp.Native
  
55Microcrambus sp.Exotic
  
56ErebidaeOruga de los AlmacigosHypercompe indecisaNative
  
57Paracles azollaeNative
  
58Paracles sp.Native
  
59NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
60Chlanidophora patagiataNative
  
61Oruga DesgranadoraDargida albilineaNative
  
62Noctuidae sp.Native
  
63Oruga VariadaPeridroma sauciaNative
  
64Lagarta del GirasolRachiplusia nuNative
  
65Spodoptera sp.Native
  
66Oruga De La ColTrichoplusia niExotic
  
67NymphalidaeGulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
68PieridaePhulia nymphulaNative
  
69PsychidaeBicho CigarroOiketicus geyeriNative
  
70Bicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
71PyralidaeMeal MothPolilla Parda de la HarinaPyralis farinalisNative
  
72RiodinidaeHormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative
  
73SaturniidaeLeucanella asperaNative
  
74SphingidaeAgrius cingulataNative
  
75Manduca paphusNative
  
76OrthopteraAcrididaeTucura RayadaDichroplus vittatusNative
  
77Euplectrotettix sp.Native
  
78Pallidwinged GrasshopperTucura de Alas PálidasTrimerotropis pallidipennisNative
  
79GryllidaeField CricketGrillo de CampoGryllus sp.Native
  
80MogoplistidaeGrillo EscamosoHoplosphyrum griseumNative
  
81HemipteraBelostomatidaeWater BugChinche de AguaBarata-d’águaBelostoma sp.Native
  
82CicadellidaeChicharrita del ÁlamoRhytidodus decimusquartusExotic
  
83FlatidaeFlatidae sp.Native
  
84LargidaeLargus fasciatusNative
  
85Largus rufipennisNative
  
86LygaeidaeReddish Black Chinch BugChinche RojinegraLygaeus alboornatusNative
  
87MembracidaeMembracidae sp.Native
  
88MiridaeMiridae sp.Native
  
89PentatomidaeSouthern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
90ReduviidaeHarpactor tuberculosusNative
  
91Chinche AsesinaZelus renardiiNative
  
92PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinche MolleAgathemera luteolaNative
  
93Chinche MolleAgathemera millepunctataNative
  
94DipteraAnthomyiidaeAnthomyia punctipennisNative
  
95AsilidaeAsilidae sp.Native
  
96BombyliidaeAnthrax sp.Native
  
97Hemipenthes sp.Native
  
98Villa sp.Native
  
99CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaNative
  
100Sarconesia chlorogasterNative
  
101ChironomidaeChironomidae sp.Native
  
102Mosquito No PicadorChironomus sp.Exotic
  
103CulicidaeFloodwater MosquitoMosquito CharqueroAedes albifasciatusNative
  
104Mosquito ComúnCulex sp.Native
  
105Culicidae sp.Native
  
106DrosophilidaeDrosophila sp.Native
  
107MuscidaeHouseflyMosca DomésticaMusca domesticaNative
  
108PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNative
  
109Psychoda sp.Native
  
110RhinophoridaeStevenia deceptoriaNative
  
111SarcophagidaeSarcophagidae sp.Native
  
112ScatopsidaeMosquita Negra Del CompostScatopse notataExotic
  
113StratiomyidaeMosca Soldado NegraHermetia illucensNative
  
114SyrphidaeAustroscaeva occidentalisNative
  
115Eristalis tenaxNative
  
116TipulidaeTipula sp.Native
  
117HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
118Bombus bellicosusNative
  
119Abeja CarpinteraXylocopa sp.Native
  
120Xylocopa splendidulaNative
  
121FormicidaeLeafcutter AntHormiga Podadora NegraAcromyrmex lobicornisNative
  
122Amoimyrmex sp.Native
  
123Hormiga CarpinteraCamponotus musNative
  
124HalictidaeSweat BeeAbeja del SudorAugochlora sp.Native
  
125IchneumonidaeOphion sp.Native
  
126MutillidaeReedomutilla heraldicaNative
  
127PompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Native
  
128TenthredinidaeCaliroa cerasiNative
  
129Mosca Sierra Del SauceNematus oligospilusNative
  
130VespidaeAvispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
131CamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
132Yellow JacketChaqueta AmarillaVespa-alemãVespula germanicaNative
  
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