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Insects 40 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 42

Last update: 09/10/2026 23:40:32

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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
1MantodeaCoptopterygidaeSmall-winged Stick MantisMantis Palo de Alas CortasLouva-a-deus Graveto de Asas CurtasBrunneria subapteraNative
  
2ColeopteraCerambycidaeEucalyptus BorerTaladro de los EucaliptosBroca do EucaliptoPhoracantha recurvaNative
  
3Retrachydes thoracicusNative
  
4ChrysomelidaeIschnocodia annulusNative
  
5Vaquita del SaucePlagiodera erythropteraNative
  
6Stolas lacordaireiNative
  
7CurculionidaeNaupactus leucolomaNative
  
8Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
9ElateridaeChalcolepidius limbatusNative
  
10ScarabaeidaeCanthon sp.Native
  
11ToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
12Dyscinetus gagatesNative
  
13Gromphas lacordairiiNative
  
14LepidopteraErebidaeOruga de los AlmacigosHypercompe indecisaNative
  
15NymphalidaePará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
16Terciopelo ManchadoCatonephele numiliaNative
  
17CebritaColobura dirceNative
  
18Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
19TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
20Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
21Antorcha RayadaDryadula phaetusaNative
  
22Ochenta EsplendidaPaulogramma pygasNative
  
23Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
24PsychidaeBicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
25SaturniidaeHeliconisa pagenstecheriNative
  
26Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
27SphingidaeManduca paphusNative
  
28HawkmothManduca rusticaNative
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29OrthopteraRomaleidaeCoryacris angustipennisNative
  
30Tucura VerdeStaleochlora viridicataNative
  
31HemipteraPentatomidaeSouthern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
32PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinche MolleAgathemera luteolaNative
  
33Chinche MolleAgathemera millepunctataNative
  
34DipteraSyrphidaeEristalis tenaxNative
  
35HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
36Xylocopa ciliataNative
  
37FormicidaeHormiga TigreDinoponera grandisNative
  
38Solenopsis minutissimaNot listed
  
39SphecidaeMud-dauber WaspAvispa AlfareraSceliphron asiaticumNative
  
40VespidaeCamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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