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(63 speciess + 14 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 108

Last update: 03/10/2026 19:40:28

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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
1DermapteraAnisolabididaeRinglegged EarwingEuborellia annulipesNative
  
2NeuropteraMantispidaeGreen MantidflyMantispa VerdeZeugomantispa minutaNative
  
3ColeopteraCantharidaeChauliognathus scriptusNative
  
4CerambycidaeTaladro De Las FloresMegacyllene acutaNative
  
5Retrachydes thoracicusNative
  
6ChrysomelidaeChelymorpha variansNative
  
7Cteisella ramosaNative
  
8Vaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
9Neolema porcataNative
  
10Systena tenuisNative
  
11CoccinellidaeVaquita AzulAzya luteipesNative
  
12Mealybug LadybirdCryptolaemus montrouzieriNative
  
13Curinus coeruleusNative
  
14Vaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
15Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
16Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctataNative
  
17Hippodamia variegataNative
  
18CurculionidaeEudiagogus episcopalisNative
  
19Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
20LampyridaeLuciérnaga Argentina ComúnPhotinus signaticollisNative
  
21FireflyLuciérnagaVagalumePhotinus sp.Native
  
22MelyridaeSpotted Maize BeetleAstilo MoteadoAstylus atromaculatusNative
  
23StaphylinidaeXenopygus sp.Not listed
  
24LepidopteraGeometridaeThe VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNative
  
25HesperiidaeColudo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
26Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
27Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
28LycaenidaeFrotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
29Strymon sp.Native
  
30NymphalidaeActinote sp.Native
  
31Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
32Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
33HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
34Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
35FantasmaOpsiphanes inviraeNative
  
36PapilionidaeGiant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
37PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
38Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
39Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
40PsychidaeBicho CigarroOiketicus geyeriNative
  
41Bicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
42RiodinidaeAcróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
43SaturniidaeHylesia sp.Native
  
44Leucanella viridescensNative
  
45YponomeutidaeOruga del AilanthusAtteva pustulellaNative
  
46OrthopteraAcrididaeRonderosia bergiiNative
  
47TettigoniidaeDasyscelus normalisNative
  
48Phlugis sp.Native
  
49TrigonidiidaePhylloscyrtus amoenusNative
  
50HemipteraCicadellidaeChicharrita RayadaSibovia sagataNative
  
51CoreidaeChinche del MburucuyáHolhymenia histrioNative
  
52Leptoglossus concaviusculusNative
  
53MembracidaeEnchenopa sp.Native
  
54PentatomidaeChinavia erythrocnemisNative
  
55Loxa deductaNative
  
56Southern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
57PyrrhocoridaeChinche TricolorDysdercus albofasciatusNative
  
58Dysdercus sp.Native
  
59ReduviidaeChinche AsesinaZelus renardiiNative
  
60RhopalidaeChinche ManchadaJadera coturnixNative
  
61DipteraBibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
62DrosophilidaeDrosophila sp.Native
  
63StratiomyidaeMosca Soldado NegraHermetia illucensNative
  
64SyrphidaeMosca TigreEristalinus taeniopsNative
  
65TipulidaeTipulidae sp.Native
  
66HymenopteraApidaeCarpenter BeeAbeja CarpinteraXylocopa frontalisNative
  
67EvaniidaeAvispa BanderaEvania appendigasterNative
  
68FormicidaeCamponotus sp.Native
  
69HalictidaeSweat BeeAbeja del SudorAugochlora sp.Native
  
70IchneumonidaeCompsocryptus melanostigmaNative
  
71Ophion sp.Native
  
72PompilidaeTachypompilus erubescensNative
  
73Tachypompilus sp.Native
  
74SphecidaeSphex ichneumoneusNative
  
75VespidaeLechiguanaBrachygastra lecheguanaNative
  
76Polistes cinerascensNative
  
77CamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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