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Insects 72 - Systematic Listing

(65 speciess + 7 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 94

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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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
1IsopteraTermitidaeTermitas ArbóreasNasutitermes sp.Native
  
2OdonataLibellulidaeErythrodiplax umbrataNative
  
3ColeopteraCantharidaeChauliognathus flavipesNative
  
4CerambycidaeCerambycidae sp.Native
  
5Taladro De Las FloresMegacyllene acutaNative
  
6ChrysomelidaeVaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
7CoccinellidaeVaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
8ElateridaeFirefly TucoTuco LuciérnagaPyrophorus punctatissimusNative
  
9ScarabaeidaeEscarabajo EstercoleroOntherus sulcatorNative
  
10LepidopteraErebidaeAgaraea sp.Native
  
11Dysschema sacrificaNative
  
12GeometridaeCyllopodini sp.Native
  
13Geometridae sp.Native
  
14HesperiidaeDorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative
  
15Coludo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative
  
16Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative
  
17Pyralina SkipperCola de TizaGorgythion beggaNative
  
18Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative
  
19Geometrina SkipperTrina geometrinaNative
  
20NymphalidaeAdelpha alalaNative
  
21Adelpha maleaNative
  
22SymaAlmirante MenorAdelpha symaNative
  
23Almirante ComúnAdelpha thessaliaNative
  
24Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNative
  
25CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
26Red RimAlas SangrantesBiblis hyperiaNative
  
27Banded VelvetTerciopelo FajadoCatonephele acontiusNative
  
28Ocelada ComúnCissia phroniusNative
  
29Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
30Ochenta ChicaDiaethria candrenaNative
  
31Cramer´s Eighty-eightOchenta y OchoDiaethria clymenaNative
  
32Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
33CeltinaDircenna deroNative
  
34TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
35Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative
  
36Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
37Blind DropGota CiegaDynamine tithiaNative
  
38Orange MarkedMarcada AnaranjadaEpiphile hubneriNative
  
39Translúcida ComúnEpiscada hymenaeaNative
  
40Small JuliaJulietaEueides alipheraNative
  
41IvorySatinada GrandeEunica eburneaNative
  
42HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
43Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNative
  
44Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
45ArcoirisHeliconius ethillaNative
  
46LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
47Bandera ArgentinaMorpho epistrophusNative
  
48FantasmaOpsiphanes inviraeNative
  
49BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
50Bataraza OscuraOrtilia orthiaNative
  
51Small BrownMarroncitaOrtilia velicaNative
  
52Perisama moronaNative
  
53Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative
  
54Steroma modestaNative
  
55ClaudinaTegosa claudinaNative
  
56InciensoTegosa orobiaNative
  
57Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
58Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
59PieridaeLeptophobia diaguitaNative
  
60Apricot SulphurYemaPhoebis arganteNative
  
61Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
62Lechera ArgentinaTatochila mercedisNative
  
63RiodinidaeHovýLasaia agesilasNative
  
64OrthopteraRomaleidaeTucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNative
  
65HemipteraAphrophoridaeChicharrita de la EspumaCephisus siccifoliusNative
  
66MembracidaeMembracidae sp.Native
  
67RhopalidaeChinche ManchadaJadera coturnixNative
  
68DipteraAsilidaeAsilidae sp.Native
  
69BombyliidaeHyperalonia morioNative
  
70HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
71FormicidaeHormiga CarpinteraCamponotus musNative
  
72VespidaePaper WaspAvispa Colorada de Cabeza AmarillaPolistes cavapytaNative
  
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