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Insects 42 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 42

Last update: 09/10/2026 11:40:22

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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
1MantodeaCoptopterygidaeSmall-winged MantisMantis de Alas CortasLouva-a-deus de Asas CurtasCoptopteryx sp.Native
  
2NeuropteraChrysopidaeGreen LacewingLeón de los PulgonesChrysoperla argentinaNative
  
3OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura capreolusNative
  
4ColeopteraCerambycidaeEucalyptus BorerTaladro de los EucaliptosBroca do EucaliptoPhoracantha recurvaNative
  
5Retrachydes thoracicusNative
  
6ChrysomelidaeAlagoasa vigintiseptemmaculataNative
  
7Mariquita LeopardoCalligrapha polyspilaNative
  
8Colaspis bridarolliiNative
  
9Vaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
10LampyridaeLuciérnaga Argentina ComúnPhotinus signaticollisNative
  
11ScarabaeidaeArgentine Masked ChaferCascarudo RubioCoró-do-soloCyclocephala signaticollisNative
  
12LepidopteraCrambidaeSpotted Beet Webworm MothHymenia perspectalisNative
  
13ErebidaeCtenucha rubricepsNative
  
14Ctenucha vittigeraNative
  
15GeometridaeThe VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNative
  
16LycaenidaeFrotadora Parda ArgentinaBadecla argentinensisNative
  
17Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative
  
18NymphalidaeBig LazyPerezosa GrandeActinote pyrrhaNative
  
19Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
20Pampera ComúnStegosatyrus periphasNative
  
21Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
22PapilionidaeGiant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
23PsychidaeBicho CigarroOiketicus geyeriNative
  
24PterophoridaeStenoptilodes sematodactylaNative
  
25RiodinidaeDanzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
26SaturniidaeMariposa Grande de OjitosAutomeris coresusNative
  
27Polilla de la CalaveraCitheronia brissotiiNative
  
28Imperial MothPolilla ImperialEacles imperialisNative
  
29Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
30SphingidaeGaudy SphinxGusano de la ParraEsfinge-da-videiraEumorpha labruscaeNative
  
31OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura VerdeStaleochlora viridicataNative
  
32HemipteraBelostomatidaeGiant Water BugChinche de Agua GiganteBarata-d’água GiganteLethocerus annulipesNative
  
33CoreidaePachylis argentinusNative
  
34LygaeidaeReddish Black Chinch BugChinche RojinegraLygaeus alboornatusNative
  
35PentatomidaeChinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
36Stiretrus decastigmusNative
  
37DipteraAsilidaeMoscardón Cazador de AbejasMallophora ruficaudaNative
  
38SyrphidaeCorn-feeding Syrphid FlyToxomerus politusNative
  
39HymenopteraHalictidaeAugochloropsis tupacamaruNative
  
40Temnosoma sp.Native
  
41VespidaeLechiguanaBrachygastra lecheguanaNative
  
42Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
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