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Insects 43 - Systematic Listing

(40 speciess + 3 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 49

Last update: 02/10/2026 15:40:18

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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
1MegalopteraCorydalidaeCorydalus sp.Not listed
  
2OdonataCoenagrionidaeCyanallagma bonarienseNative
  
3Oxyagrion rubidumNative
  
4LibellulidaeMicrathyria ungulataNative
  
5Ambarina del EstePerithemis teneraNative
  
6ColeopteraCerambycidaeEthemon basaleNative
  
7ChrysomelidaeVaquita de la PalmeraCoraliomela quadrimaculataNative
  
8LepidopteraGeometridaeHeterusia quadruplicariaNative
  
9HesperiidaeAtahuallpa BollaBolla atahuallpaiNative
  
10Parche BlancoChiomara asychisNative
  
11Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
12NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
13NymphalidaeOne-spotted PreponaDemofonteArchaeoprepona demophonNative
  
14Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
15Pará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
16Terciopelo ManchadoCatonephele numiliaNative
  
17Bordered PatchMontera NaranjaChlosyne laciniaNative
  
18Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
19MonetaDione monetaNative
  
20Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
21Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
22Marcada AzulEpiphile oreaNative
  
23Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
24Pororó Ocelos RojosHamadryas februaNative
  
25BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
26LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
27MulticoloredMulticolorMechanitis lysimniaNative
  
28Bandera ArgentinaMorpho epistrophusNative
  
29BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
30Palaepolis SatyrPedaliodes palaepolisNative
  
31Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative
  
32BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
33Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
34Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
35PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
36Mimoides lysithousNative
  
37Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
38PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
39SphingidaeEumorpha analisNative
  
40OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
41PhasmatodeaAgathemeridaeChinche MolleAgathemera millepunctataNative
  
42DipteraAsilidaeDiogmites sp.Native
  
43HymenopteraMutillidaeTraumatomutilla sp.Native
  
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