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Insects 74 - Systematic Listing

(51 speciess + 23 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 88

Last update: 09/10/2026 19:40:30

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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
1DermapteraForficulidaeDoru sp.Native
  
2MantodeaMantidaeStagmatoptera sp.Native
  
3MegalopteraCorydalidaeCorydalus sp.Not listed
  
4OdonataCalopterygidaeHetaerina roseaNative
  
5CoenagrionidaeArgia joergenseniNative
  
6LibellulidaeCannaphila vibexNative
  
7Micrathyria hesperisNot listed
  
8MegapodagrionidaeTeinopodagrion meridionaleNative
  
9ColeopteraCantharidaeChauliognathus sp.Native
  
10CerambycidaeMallodon spinibarbisNative
  
11Twig GirdlerCorta PalosBesouro SerradorOncideres schreiteriNot listed
  
12Tropidion personatumNot listed
  
13ChrysomelidaeVaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
14Metallactus sp.Not listed
  
15Paranaita opimaNative
  
16CoccinellidaeVaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
17Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
18Hippodamia convergensNative
  
19ElateridaeFirefly TucoTuco LuciérnagaPyrophorus punctatissimusNative
  
20LampyridaeFireflyLuciérnagaVagalumePhotinus sp.Native
  
21PhengodidaePseudophengodes sp.Not listed
  
22ScarabaeidaePelidnota championiNative
  
23Platycoelia inflataNative
  
24TenebrionidaeDarkling BeetleVaquita DoradaLagria villosaNative
  
25LepidopteraErebidaeMacrocneme sp.Native
  
26GeometridaeOospila sp.Not listed
  
27Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
28LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
29NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
30NymphalidaeCenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
31Ganchuda YungueñaCybdelis petronitaNative
  
32Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
33BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
34Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
35MulticoloredMulticolorMechanitis lysimniaNative
  
36Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative
  
37Mariposa del Tomate de ÁrbolThyridia psidiiNative
  
38PapilionidaeBroad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
39PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
40SaturniidaeMariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
41SphingidaeHyles lineataNative
  
42YponomeutidaeOruga del AilanthusAtteva pustulellaNative
  
43OrthopteraAcrididaeTucura de los AlfalfaresDichroplus elongatusNative
  
44RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
45Tucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
46TettigoniidaeConocephalus sp.Native
  
47Enthephippion borelliiNative
  
48Neoconocephalus sp.Native
  
49Scaphura elegansNative
  
50Stilpnochlora sp.Native
  
51HemipteraAphididaeRose AphidPulgón del RosalMacrosiphum rosaeNative
  
52CicadidaeChicharraGuyalna bonaerensisNative
  
53Odopoea insigniferaNot listed
  
54Proarna sp.Native
  
55Giant CicadaChicharra GrandeQuesada gigasNative
  
56LargidaeLargus sp.Native
  
57PentatomidaeSouthern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
58DipteraAsilidaeEfferia sp. sensu latoNative
  
59Mallophora sp.Native
  
60CalliphoridaeLucilia sericataNative
  
61Lucilia sp.Native
  
62DolichopodidaeCondylostylus sp.Native
  
63MuscidaeHorn FlyMosca de los CuernosMosca Dos ChifresHaematobia irritansNative
  
64StratiomyidaePtecticus sp.Native
  
65SyrphidaeEristalis tenaxNative
  
66Corn-feeding Syrphid FlyToxomerus politusNative
  
67HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
68Bombus pauloensisNative
  
69Centris trigonoidesNative
  
70BraconidaeBraconidae sp.Native
  
71HalictidaeAgapostemon sp.Native
  
72Augochloropsis sp.Native
  
73MegachilidaeAbeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native
  
74PelecinidaePelecinus polyturatorNative
  
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