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Insects 63 - Systematic Listing

(62 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 98

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
 Cuyo









  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1OdonataLibellulidaeErythrodiplax atroterminataNative
  
2ColeopteraChrysomelidaeBlack-winged Longhorn BeetleEscarabajo Del MburucuyáBesouro-de-élitros-negrosCacoscelis nigripennisNative
  
3Vaquita de la PalmeraCoraliomela quadrimaculataNative
  
4CoccinellidaeSan Antonio del ZapalloEpilachna paenulataNative
  
5Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
6CurculionidaeBurrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
7ScarabaeidaeToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
8LepidopteraCastniidaeBarrenadora de las PalmerasPaysandisia archonNative
  
9ErebidaeCtenucha rubricepsNative
  
10Cyanopepla orbonaNative
  
11HesperiidaeColudo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
12Hierbera ComúnCymaenes odiliaNative
  
13Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative
  
14Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
15Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
16Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative
  
17Falcada RibereñaTheagenes dichrousNative
  
18LycaenidaeFrotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative
  
19NoctuidaeVelvetbean Caterpillar MothGusano de las LeguminosasAnticarsia gemmatalisNative
  
20Black Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
21PlusiaAutographa gammaNative
  
22NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
23Big LazyPerezosa GrandeActinote pyrrhaNative
  
24SymaAlmirante MenorAdelpha symaNative
  
25Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
26Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
27Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
28HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
29Hermes IsabelaHermeuptychia isabellaNative
  
30BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
31Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
32PicudaLibytheana carinentaNative
  
33Bandera ArgentinaMorpho epistrophusNative
  
34BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
35Small BrownMarroncitaOrtilia velicaNative
  
36ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
37Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
38Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
39Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
40PapilionidaeBroad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
41Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
42PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
43Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
44Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
45Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
46PsychidaeBicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
47RiodinidaeHormiguera Oscura ComúnAricoris indistinctaNative
  
48Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
49SaturniidaeAutomeris naranjaNative
  
50Imperial MothPolilla ImperialEacles imperialisNative
  
51Black Stinging MothPolilla Negra UrticanteMariposa-urticanteHylesia nigricansNative
  
52Leucanella viridescensNative
  
53SphingidaeBanded Sphinx MothPolilla Esfinge FajadaEumorpha fasciatusNative
  
54HawkmothManduca rusticaNative
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55Xylophanes tersaNative
  
56OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
57Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
58HemipteraBelostomatidaeGiant Water BugChinche Acuática GigantePercevejo-d’água GiganteBelostoma elegansNative
  
59LargidaeLargus rufipennisNative
  
60HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
61VespidaeLechiguanaBrachygastra lecheguanaNative
  
62Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
63CamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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