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Insects 106 - Systematic Listing

(95 speciess + 11 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 191

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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 prolixaNative
  
2OdonataAeshnidaeAnax amaziliNative
  
3Rhionaeschna absolutaNative
  
4Rhionaeschna bonariensisNative
  
5Rhionaeschna pallipesNative
  
6Rhionaeschna planalticaNative
  
7Rhionaeschna variegataNative
  
8CoenagrionidaeArgia sp.Native
  
9Cyanallagma bonarienseNative
  
10Ischnura fluviatilisNative
  
11Oxyagrion hempeliNative
  
12Oxyagrion rubidumNative
  
13LestidaeLestes undulatusNative
  
14LibellulidaeErythrodiplax atroterminataNative
  
15Matapiojos RojoErythrodiplax corallinaNative
  
16Erythrodiplax melanorubraNative
  
17Erythrodiplax nigricansNative
  
18Micrathyria longifasciataNative
  
19Orthemis nodiplagaNative
  
20Wandering GliderLibélula Planeadora AmarillaPantala flavescensNative
  
21ColeopteraCantharidaeChauliognathus scriptusNative
  
22CerambycidaeCompsocerus violaceusNative
  
23ChrysomelidaeVaquita del SaucePlagiodera erythropteraNative
  
24CoccinellidaeVaquitaEriopis connexaNative
  
25CurculionidaeBurrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
26MelyridaeAstylus quadrilineatusNative
  
27ScarabaeidaeToritoDiloboderus abderusNative
  
28LepidopteraErebidaeCtenucha vittigeraNative
  
29Paracles azollaeNative
  
30GeometridaeThe VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNative
  
31HesperiidaeColudo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
32Pardita ClaraConga urquaNative
  
33Duendecillo PálidoCymaenes incomptusNative
  
34Hierbera ComúnCymaenes odiliaNative
  
35Canna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
36Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative
  
37Saltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNative
  
38Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
39Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative
  
40Ancora SkipperSaltarina ManchadaHylephila ancoraNative
  
41Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
42Medialuna ComúnLerodea eufalaNative
  
43Pyrgus fidesNative
  
44Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative
  
45LycaenidaeFrotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative
  
46Strymon sp.Native
  
47NoctuidaeVelvetbean Caterpillar MothGusano de las LeguminosasAnticarsia gemmatalisNative
  
48Chlanidophora albicancellataNative
  
49NymphalidaePerezosa AceitadaActinote mamitaNative
  
50Common Black SatyrSátiro-Plateado ChilenoArgyrophorus chiliensisNative
  
51Argyrophorus tandilensisNative
  
52Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
53MonetaDione monetaNative
  
54Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
55Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
56HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
57Haywardella edmondsiiNative
  
58BellaHypanartia bellaNative
  
59Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
60BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
61Dos Puntos OceladaPampasatyrus gyrtoneNative
  
62Pampera ArgentinaPampasatyrus quiesNative
  
63ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
64Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
65Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
66Marrón del PastizalYphthimoides celmisNative
  
67Yramea lathonioidesNative
  
68PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNative
  
69Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
70PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
71Isoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
72Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
73Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
74Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
75RiodinidaeSouthern PatchworColage MeridionalAricoris chilensisNative
  
76Hormiguera Oscura ComúnAricoris indistinctaNative
  
77Hormiguera ComúnAricoris signataNative
  
78Acróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNative
  
79Danzarina ChicaRiodina lysippoidesNative
  
80OrthopteraAcrididaeTucura de los AlfalfaresDichroplus elongatusNative
  
81Pallidwinged GrasshopperTucura de Alas PálidasTrimerotropis pallidipennisNative
  
82RomaleidaeDiponthus pycnostictusNative
  
83TettigoniidaeScaphura elegansNative
  
84HemipteraCoreidaeLeaf-footed BugChinche de Patas LargasPercevejo-de-patas-longasSpartocera fuscaNative
  
85DipteraAsilidaeMoscardón Cazador de AbejasMallophora ruficaudaNative
  
86Mallophora sp.Native
  
87Taurhynchus sp.Native
  
88BibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
89BombyliidaeAnthrax sp.Native
  
90Hyperalonia morioNative
  
91CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaNative
  
92Lucilia sp.Native
  
93StratiomyidaeMosca Soldado NegraHermetia illucensNative
  
94SyrphidaeHover FlyAllograpta exoticaNative
  
95Palpada sp.Native
  
96Toxomerus cf. duplicatusNative
  
97HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
98Bombus bellicosusNative
  
99Xylocopa augustiNative
  
100Abeja CarpinteraXylocopa sp.Native
  
101PompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Native
  
102SphecidaePrionyx sp.Native
  
103Mud-dauber WaspAvispa AlfareraSceliphron asiaticumNative
  
104VespidaePolistes billardieriNative
  
105Polistes buyssoniNative
  
106CamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative
  
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