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Insects 58 - Systematic Listing

(56 speciess + 2 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 88

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
1NeuropteraMantispidaeParamantispa decorataNative
  
2LepidopteraErebidaeCtenucha vittigeraNative
  
3Dysschema centenariaNative
  
4Eudesmia argentinensisNative
  
5Eudesmia australisNative
  
6Oruga de los AlmacigosHypercompe indecisaNative
  
7Yellow Bear CaterpillarGata Peluda NorteamericanaSpilosoma virginicaNative
  
8HesperiidaeDoradita RayadaAncyloxypha nitedulaNative
  
9Pardita ClaraConga urquaNative
  
10Wax SkipperBrincador de CeraCorticea immocerinusNative
  
11Hierbera ComúnCymaenes odiliaNative
  
12Canna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
13Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
14Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative
  
15Ancora SkipperSaltarina ManchadaHylephila ancoraNative
  
16CastañaIgapophilus rufusNative
  
17Medialuna ComúnLerodea eufalaNative
  
18Panca subpunctuliNative
  
19Thespieus catochraNative
  
20LycaenidaeFrotadora Parda ArgentinaBadecla argentinensisNative
  
21Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative
  
22Red-crescent Scrub-HairstreakFrotadora Línea FuscaStrymon rufofuscaNative
  
23NoctuidaeAcontia lucidaNative
  
24Chlanidophora albicancellataNative
  
25Helicoverpa sp.Native
  
26Lagarta del GirasolRachiplusia nuNative
  
27NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
28CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
29Common Black SatyrSátiro-Plateado ChilenoArgyrophorus chiliensisNative
  
30Argyrophorus tandilensisNative
  
31SoldierReina RojizaDanaus eresimusNative
  
32HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
33BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
34Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
35BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
36Dos Puntos OceladaPampasatyrus gyrtoneNative
  
37Pampera ComúnStegosatyrus periphasNative
  
38Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
39PapilionidaeGiant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
40HelánicaPterourus hellanichusNative
  
41PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
42Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
43Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNative
  
44Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
45Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
46False Common WhiteLechera RibereñaTheochila maenacteNative
  
47PsychidaeBicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
48PterophoridaePterophoridae sp.Native
  
49RiodinidaeSouthern PatchworColage MeridionalAricoris chilensisNative
  
50Hormiguera Oscura ComúnAricoris indistinctaNative
  
51Hormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative
  
52Acróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
53Synargis ochroplegmaNative
  
54SaturniidaeMariposa Grande de OjitosAutomeris coresusNative
  
55Eudyaria zetaNative
  
56Black Stinging MothPolilla Negra UrticanteMariposa-urticanteHylesia nigricansNative
  
57Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
58SphingidaeHyles euphorbiarumNative
  
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