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Insects 42 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 60

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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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
1OdonataLibellulidaeBlack PondhawkRayadora Espinosa NegraErythemis attalaNative
  
2Erythrodiplax nigricansNative
  
3Erythrodiplax umbrataNative
  
4Perithemis icteropteraNative
  
5ColeopteraCerambycidaeCompsocerus violaceusNative
  
6CoccinellidaeVaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
7LepidopteraHesperiidaeFiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
8Lycas devanesNative
  
9Teleus SkipperRabuda TerrosaUrbanus teleusNative
  
10NymphalidaeBig LazyPerezosa GrandeActinote pyrrhaNative
  
11Almirante ComúnAdelpha thessaliaNative
  
12Pará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
13Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
14Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
15Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
16IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
17Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
18Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
19Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
20BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
21Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
22Northeastern HaliaHalia del NoresteLycorea haliaNative
  
23BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
24ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
25Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
26PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
27Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
28RiodinidaeLasaia arsisNative
  
29Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
30OrthopteraAcrididaeAleuas lineatusNative
  
31RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
32HemipteraCoreidaeChinche del MburucuyáHolhymenia histrioNative
  
33PentatomidaeStiretrus decemguttatusNative
  
34ReduviidaeChinche AsesinaZelus leucogrammusNative
  
35DipteraBombyliidaeHyperalonia morioNative
  
36CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaNative
  
37SyrphidaePalpada sp.Native
  
38HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
39Bombus sp.Native
  
40FormicidaeHormiga CarpinteraCamponotus musNative
  
41Hormiga Carpintera BronceadaCamponotus sericeiventrisNative
  
42VespidaeCamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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