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Insects 93 - Systematic Listing

(75 speciess + 18 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 106

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
1SpirobolidaRhinocricidaeBumblebee MillipedeMilpiés de Bandas AmarillasAnadenobolus monilicornisNative
  
2DermapteraForficulidaeDoru sp.Native
  
3MantodeaMantidaeArgentine White-Crested MantisStagmatoptera hyalopteraNative
  
4MegalopteraCorydalidaeGarrudoCorydalus peruvianusNative
  
5NeuropteraChrysopidaeChrysoperla sp.Native
  
6HemerobiidaeCrisopa MarrónHemerobius bolivariNative
  
7OdonataCoenagrionidaeAcanthagrion sp.Native
  
8Argia joergenseniNative
  
9ColeopteraCarabidaeBrachygnathus festivusNative
  
10Galerita collarisNative
  
11CerambycidaeAegomorphus jaspideusNative
  
12Parandra sp.Native
  
13ChrysomelidaeTortuguita de la BatataBotanochara angulataNative
  
14Botanochara decempustulataNative
  
15Cornulactica sp.Native
  
16Vaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
17Vaquita del SaucePlagiodera erythropteraNative
  
18Crisomela VerdeSpintherophyta semiaurataNative
  
19CoccinellidaeVaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
20Hippodamia convergensNative
  
21CurculionidaeNaupactus auricinctusNative
  
22Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
23DryophthoridaeSitophilus sp.Native
  
24ElateridaeConoderus sp.Native
  
25MeloidaeBicho MoroEpicauta atomariaNative
  
26MelyridaeSpotted Maize BeetleAstilo MoteadoAstylus atromaculatusNative
  
27ScarabaeidaeCyclocephala sp.Native
  
28Golofa pelagonNative
  
29Platycoelia inflataNative
  
30SilphidaeNicrophorus scrutatorNative
  
31LepidopteraErebidaeCarales asturNative
  
32Eurata marciaNative
  
33Polilla Perforadora De FrutasGonodonta biarmataNative
  
34Hypocrita bicoloraNative
  
35GeometridaeCyllopoda bipunctaNative
  
36Iridopsis sp.Native
  
37Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
38HesperiidaeCanna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
39Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative
  
40Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative
  
41LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
42NoctuidaeCondica sp.Native
  
43NymphalidaePrincesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
44Banded VelvetTerciopelo FajadoCatonephele acontiusNative
  
45Ganchuda YungueñaCybdelis petronitaNative
  
46Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
47Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
48Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
49Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
50JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
51HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
52Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
53MulticoloredMulticolorMechanitis lysimniaNative
  
54BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
55MalaquitaSiproeta stelenesNative
  
56BereniceTelenassa bereniceNative
  
57Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
58PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
59Mancha RubíPapilio anchisiadesNative
  
60Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
61Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
62AgavoParides agavusNative
  
63PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
64Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
65PterophoridaePterophoridae sp.Native
  
66PyralidaePolilla India de la HarinaPlodia interpunctellaNative
  
67RiodinidaeAdela PolillaAdelotypa tineaNative
  
68EleusinoRhetus perianderNative
  
69YponomeutidaeOruga del AilanthusAtteva pustulellaNative
  
70OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
71Zoniopoda tarsataNative
  
72HemipteraAleyrodidaeMosca BlancaTrialeurodes vaporariorumNative
  
73AphididaeAphididae sp.Native
  
74CercopidaeSphenorhina limbataNative
  
75CicadellidaeChicharritasOncometopia tucumanaNative
  
76Scopogonalia sp.Native
  
77CicadidaeChicharraGuyalna bonaerensisNative
  
78GerridaeEurygerris fuscinervisNative
  
79OrtheziidaeGreenhouse OrtheziaInsignorthezia insignisNative
  
80PentatomidaeChinavia sp.Native
  
81Chinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
82ReduviidaeThree Spined Assassin BugChinche Cazadora CenicientaAtrachelus cinereusNative
  
83TingidaeGargaphia sp.Native
  
84DipteraMicropezidaeMicropeza sp.Native
  
85MuscidaeHouseflyMosca DomésticaMusca domesticaNative
  
86TachinidaeArchytas sp.Native
  
87HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
88Eufriesea marianaNative
  
89CrabronidaeBembix citripesNative
  
90FormicidaePseudomyrmex sp.Native
  
91PelecinidaePelecinus polyturatorNative
  
92VespidaePaper WaspAvispa Colorada de Cabeza AmarillaPolistes cavapytaNative
  
93Camoatí NegroPolybia ignobilisNative
  
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