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Insects 52 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 57

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
1OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura fluviatilisNative
  
2LibellulidaeTauriphila risiNative
  
3ColeopteraCerambycidaeCompsocerus violaceusNative
  
4ChrysomelidaeDiabrotica decempunctataNative
  
5CoccinellidaeVaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
6Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
7LycidaeLycidae sp.Native
  
8MelyridaeAstylus antisNative
  
9Astylus quadrilineatusNative
  
10LepidopteraErebidaeHypercompe abdominalisNative
  
11Saurita cassandraNative
  
12GeometridaeMariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
13HesperiidaeFestoneada MenorAntigonus liboriusNative
  
14Sickle-winged SkipperSaltarín NegroEantis thrasoNative
  
15MacarioNisoniades macariusNative
  
16Coludo SimpleSpicauda simpliciusNative
  
17Saltarín BelloVinius pulcherrimusNative
  
18NotodontidaeJosia mononeuraNative
  
19NymphalidaeLazyPerezosa ComúnActinote pelleneaNative
  
20Adelpha lycoriasNative
  
21Almirante ComúnAdelpha thessaliaNative
  
22Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
23CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
24Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
25Pará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
26CebritaColobura dirceNative
  
27SoldierReina RojizaDanaus eresimusNative
  
28Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
29Juno OscuraDione junoNative
  
30Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
31CeltinaDircenna deroNative
  
32IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
33Fountainea nessusNot listed
  
34Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
35Euclea TigerwingFuegueña ChicaHypothyris eucleaNative
  
36Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
37Hoja AzulMemphis moruusNative
  
38FantasmaOpsiphanes inviraeNative
  
39Ortilia gentinaNative
  
40BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
41ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
42Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
43PapilionidaeViudita del MonteParides bunichusNative
  
44RiodinidaeDanzarina GrandeRiodina lyciscaNative
  
45OrthopteraRomaleidaePrionolopha serrataNative
  
46Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
47HemipteraPentatomidaeRunibia perspicuaNative
  
48ReduviidaeArilus carinatusNative
  
49Chinche AsesinaZelus leucogrammusNative
  
50DipteraBibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
51PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNative
  
52HymenopteraSphecidaeMud-dauber WaspAvispa AlfareraSceliphron asiaticumNative
  
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