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Insects 60 - Systematic Listing

(56 speciess + 4 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 81

Last update: 03/10/2026 15:40:27

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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
1ColeopteraCerambycidaeLonghorned BeetleCerambicido Naranja y NegroCosmisoma brulleiNative
  
2ChrysomelidaeStolas festivaNative
  
3CoccinellidaeVaquita AzulAzya luteipesNative
  
4Vaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
5VaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
6Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
7CurculionidaeBurrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
8Pantomorus postfasciatusNative
  
9ElateridaeHemirhipus elegantissimusNative
  
10ScarabaeidaeToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
11LepidopteraErebidaeCtenucha rubricepsNative
  
12Polilla Parda con Líneas NégrasLeucanopsis lineataNot listed
  
13GeometridaeHeterusia quadruplicariaNative
  
14Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative
  
15HesperiidaeColudo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
16Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative
  
17Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
18NymphalidaePrincesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
19CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
20Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
21Ochenta ChicaDiaethria candrenaNative
  
22MonetaDione monetaNative
  
23Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
24Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
25HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
26Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
27Bandera ArgentinaMorpho epistrophusNative
  
28BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
29ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
30Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
31Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
32PapilionidaeBroad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
33Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
34PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
35Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNative
  
36Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
37RiodinidaeDanzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
38SaturniidaeBlack Stinging MothPolilla Negra UrticanteMariposa-urticanteHylesia nigricansNative
  
39Leucanella viridescensNative
  
40TineidaeCase-bearing Clothes MothPolilla de la RopaTinea pellionellaNative
  
41YponomeutidaeOruga del AilanthusAtteva pustulellaNative
  
42OrthopteraAcrididaeRonderosia bergiiNative
  
43RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative
  
44Xyleus discoideusNative
  
45HemipteraCicadellidaeChicharrita del Falso CaraguatáBalacha melanocephalaNative
  
46CicadidaeGiant CicadaChicharra GrandeQuesada gigasNative
  
47CoreidaeChinche del MburucuyáHolhymenia histrioNative
  
48Leaf-footed BugChinche de Patas LargasPercevejo-de-patas-longasSpartocera fuscaNative
  
49PentatomidaeChinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
50Loxa sp.Native
  
51PyrrhocoridaeChinche TricolorDysdercus albofasciatusNative
  
52DipteraCulicidaeMosquito ComúnCulex sp.Native
  
53SarcophagidaeLipoptilocnema koehleriNative
  
54SyrphidaePalpada furcataNative
  
55Toxomerus cf. duplicatusNative
  
56HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
57Bombus pauloensisNative
  
58VespidaePolistes cinerascensNative
  
59Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
60Yellow-banded CamoatíCamoatí de Bandas AmarillasMarimbondo Farinha SecaPolybia occidentalisNative
  
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