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Insects 87 - Systematic Listing

(52 speciess + 35 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 95

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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
1DermapteraLabiduridaeRed EarwigTijereta CosteraLabidura ripariaNative
  
2EmbiopteraOligotomidaeOligotomidae sp.Native
  
3NeuropteraChrysopidaeChrysopidae sp.Native
  
4OdonataLibellulidaeMicrathyria sp.Native
  
5ColeopteraChrysomelidaeAlagoasa sp.Native
  
6Black-winged Longhorn BeetleEscarabajo Del MburucuyáBesouro-de-élitros-negrosCacoscelis nigripennisNative
  
7Vaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
8Systena sp.Native
  
9CoccinellidaeVaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
10Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
11Vedalia BeetleCatarina CardenalRodolia cardinalisNative
  
12CurculionidaeFuller´s Rose WeevilNaupactus cervinusNative
  
13Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
14LepidopteraElachistidaeElachistidae sp.Native
  
15ErebidaeArctiini sp.Native
  
16Dysschema sacrificaNative
  
17GeometridaeGeometridae sp.Native
  
18HesperiidaeCanna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
19Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
20LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
21Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative
  
22NymphalidaeGulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
23BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
24Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
25PapilionidaeGiant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
26PieridaeLechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
27Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
28TortricidaeTortricidae sp.Native
  
29OrthopteraAcrididaeRonderosia bergiiNative
  
30MogoplistidaeOrnebius sp.Native
  
31TettigoniidaeDasyscelus normalisNative
  
32Grammadera claraNative
  
33Neoconocephalus sp.Native
  
34Scaphura elegansNative
  
35HemipteraAcanaloniidaeAcanalonia chlorisNative
  
36AphididaePulgón VerdeMyzus persicaeNative
  
37BelostomatidaeGiant Water BugChinche de Agua GiganteBarata-d’água GiganteLethocerus annulipesNative
  
38CicadellidaeChicharrita VerdeCigarrinha-verdeBucephalogonia xanthophisNative
  
39Cicadellidae sp.Native
  
40Chicharrita RayadaSibovia sagataNative
  
41CoreidaeChinche Americana Del PinoLeptoglossus occidentalisNative
  
42FlatidaeFlatidae sp.Native
  
43PentatomidaeChinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
44Loxa sp.Native
  
45TingidaeChinche de la LantanaTeleonemia sp.Native
  
46DipteraAgromyzidaeMelanagromyza neotropicaNative
  
47AnthomyiidaeAnthomyia punctipennisNative
  
48AsilidaeMallophora sp.Native
  
49BibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
50CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaNative
  
51Chrysomya megacephalaNative
  
52Mosca de la CarneCochliomyia macellariaNative
  
53Lucilia sericataNative
  
54ChloropidaeThaumatomyia sp.Native
  
55CulicidaeYellow Fever MosquitoMosquito de la Fiebre AmarillaAedes aegyptiExotic
  
56DolichopodidaeDolichopodidae sp.Native
  
57DrosophilidaeDrosophila sp.Native
  
58Leucophenga maculosaNative
  
59MuscidaeAtherigona reversuraNative
  
60PlatypezidaePlatypezidae sp.Native
  
61PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNative
  
62SarcophagidaeOxysarcodexia paulistanensisNative
  
63Sarcophaga sp.Native
  
64SyrphidaeMosca TigreEristalinus taeniopsNative
  
65Eristalis tenaxNative
  
66Palpada sp.Native
  
67Platycheirus sp.Native
  
68Syritta flaviventrisNative
  
69Syrphus sp.Native
  
70Toxomerus cf. duplicatusNative
  
71Corn-feeding Syrphid FlyToxomerus politusNative
  
72TephritidaeMosca de la FrutaMosca-das-frutasAnastrepha fraterculusNative
  
73UlidiidaePterotaenia fasciataNative
  
74HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
75Bombus pauloensisNative
  
76Bombus sp.Native
  
77Xylocopa augustiNative
  
78BraconidaeBraconidae sp.Native
  
79CrabronidaeCrabronidae sp.Native
  
80FormicidaePseudomyrmex sp.Native
  
81HalictidaeAugochloropsis sp.Native
  
82Lasioglossum sp.Native
  
83MegachilidaeAbeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native
  
84SphecidaeIsodontia sp.Native
  
85TorymidaeTorymidae sp.Not listed
  
86VespidaePolistes cinerascensNative
  
87Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
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