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Insects 41 - Systematic Listing

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

Number of records: 47

Last update: 30/10/2026 11:40:25

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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
1DermapteraForficulidaeDoru sp.Native
  
2OdonataCoenagrionidaeIschnura capreolusNative
  
3LibellulidaeGreat PondhawkAlguacil VerdeErythemis vesiculosaNative
  
4ColeopteraCerambycidaeGuitarreroParomoeocerus barbicornisNative
  
5ChrysomelidaeMariquita LeopardoCalligrapha polyspilaNative
  
6Vaquita de la PalmeraCoraliomela quadrimaculataNative
  
7CoccinellidaeVaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
8LampyridaeBicho de LuzAspisoma sticticaNative
  
9LepidopteraHesperiidaeDorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative
  
10Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative
  
11Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative
  
12Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative
  
13Coludo SimpleSpicauda simpliciusNative
  
14NoctuidaeDark Sword-grassGusano GrasientoAgrotis ipsilonNative
  
15Velvetbean Caterpillar MothGusano de las LeguminosasAnticarsia gemmatalisNative
  
16Falsa Medidora de la SojaChrysodeixis includensNative
  
17Mythimna unipunctaNative
  
18NymphalidaeCenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
19Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNative
  
20Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
21HortensiaHortensiaEuptoieta hortensiaNative
  
22Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
23Poltys SatyrLíneas ConvergentesParyphthimoides poltysNative
  
24Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
25Dama Cuatro OjosVanessa caryeNative
  
26PapilionidaeMancha RubíPapilio anchisiadesNative
  
27Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
28Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
29PieridaeIsoca de la AlfalfaColias lesbiaNative
  
30Lechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
31PsychidaeBicho CanastoOiketicus platensisNative
  
32OrthopteraRomaleidaeCoryacris angustipennisNative
  
33HemipteraGerridaeEurygerris fuscinervisNative
  
34PentatomidaeSouthern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative
  
35HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
36Bombus pauloensisNative
  
37IchneumonidaeCryptanura sp.Native
  
38VespidaeLechiguanaBrachygastra lecheguanaNative
  
39Paper WaspAvispa Colorada de Cabeza AmarillaPolistes cavapytaNative
  
40Yellow-banded CamoatíCamoatí de Bandas AmarillasMarimbondo Farinha SecaPolybia occidentalisNative
  
41Polybia sp.Native
  
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