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Insects 58 - Systematic Listing

(50 speciess + 8 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 74

Last update: 29/10/2026 15:40:20

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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
1NeuropteraMantispidaeParamantispa decorataNative
  
2PhthirapteraPediculidaeHead LousePiojo HumanoPiolho HumanoPediculus humanusNative
  
3ColeopteraCarabidaeGround BeetleEscarabajos De TierraAgonum sp.Native
  
4CerambycidaeGuitarreroParomoeocerus barbicornisNative
  
5ChrysomelidaeNaranjita del MburucuyáParchicola sp.Native
  
6CoccinellidaeVaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
7Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
8CurculionidaeRhigus nigrosparsusNative
  
9ErotylidaeErotylus chevrolatiNative
  
10MeloidaeBicho Moro de Patas AnaranjadasEpicauta adspersaNative
  
11MelyridaeAstylus quadrilineatusNative
  
12ScarabaeidaeToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
13SilvanidaeCarcoma de los GranosOryzaephilus surinamensisNative
  
14TenebrionidaeNyctelia fitzroyiNative
  
15Nyctelia sp.Native
  
16LepidopteraHesperiidaeGranila paseasNative
  
17Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
18Ozias Ruby-eyeFranja ÁmbarLychnuchoides oziasNative
  
19NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative
  
20Lagarta del GirasolRachiplusia nuNative
  
21Oruga de las SolanaceasSpodoptera cosmioidesNative
  
22Fall Armyworm MothOruga Militar TardiaSpodoptera frugiperdaNative
  
23NotodontidaePhaeochlaena lampraNative
  
24NymphalidaeSymaAlmirante MenorAdelpha symaNative
  
25Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
26Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
27Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
28HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
29Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
30Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
31BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
32PapilionidaeLimonera ColudaPapilio hectoridesNative
  
33Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
34PieridaeWhite Angled SulphurMancha de AzufreAnteos clorindeNative
  
35Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
36RiodinidaeAcróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
37SaturniidaeEudyaria zetaNative
  
38Mariposa de las ChilcasRothschildia jacobaeaeNative
  
39SphingidaeEsfinge ColibríAellopos sp.Native
  
40Xylophanes tersaNative
  
41OrthopteraRomaleidaeZoniopoda tarsataNative
  
42TettigoniidaeScaphura elegansNative
  
43HemipteraBelostomatidaeBig Water BugChinche de Agua GrandeBelostoma dilatatumNative
  
44CoreidaeChinche del TomatePhthiacnemia pictaNative
  
45CydnidaeScaptocoris castaneusNative
  
46PentatomidaeChinche de los CuernosPercevejo Barriga-verdeDiceraeus furcatusNative
  
47Chinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
48Southern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
49DipteraCulicidaeMosquito ComúnCulex sp.Native
  
50HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
51Bombus bellicosusNative
  
52Bombus pauloensisNative
  
53Xylocopa ciliataNative
  
54Abeja CarpinteraXylocopa sp.Native
  
55FormicidaeHormiga TigreDinoponera grandisNative
  
56Solenopsis sp.Native
  
57VespidaeCamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
58Polybia sp.Native
  
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