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Insects 4.808 - Systematic Listing

(3.570 speciess + 1.238 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 88.485

Last update: 30/09/2026 23:40:22

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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 Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
4501HymenopteraCrabronidaeBicyrtes discisusNative20IV
  
4502Bicyrtes variegatusNative28IV
  
4503Cerceris sp.Native15III
  
4504Crabronidae sp.Native17III
  
4505Crossocerus sp.Not listed1I
  
4506Ectemnius sp.Native3I
  
4507Larra bicolorNative10III
  
4508Liris sp.Native4I
  
4509Microbembex sp.Native3I
  
4510Oxybelus sp.Native2I
  
4511Passaloecus sp.Native1I
  
4512Podagritus sp.Native1I
  
4513Rubrica gravidaNative18III
  
4514Rubrica nasutaNative24IV
  
4515Rubrica sp.Native4I
  
4516Stictia arcuataNative7III
  
4517Stictia flexuosaNative5III
  
4518Stictia maccusNative3I
  
4519Stictia punctataNative1I
  
4520Stictia sp.Native17III
  
4521Tachytes sp.Not listed8III
  
4522Trachypus sp.Native4I
  
4523Trichostictia guttataNative1I
  
4524Trypoxylon sp.Native10III
  
4525Zyzzyx chilensisNative4I
  
4526CynipidaeDiastrophus sp.Native5III
  
4527EncyrtidaeAnagyrus lapachosusNative1I
  
4528EucharitidaeOrasema freycheiNot listed1I
  
4529EupelmidaeZaischnopsis sp.Native1I
  
4530EvaniidaeAvispa BanderaEvania appendigasterNative73VI
  
4531Evaniella sp.Native1I
  
4532Evaniidae sp.Native1I
  
4533Hyptia sp.Native1I
  
4534FormicidaeAcromyrmex ambiguusNative1I
  
4535Acromyrmex coronatusNative1I
  
4536Hormiga CortadoraAcromyrmex fracticornisNative15III
  
4537Hormiga Cortadora RojaAcromyrmex heyeriNative19IV
  
4538Leafcutter AntHormiga Podadora NegraAcromyrmex lobicornisNative22IV
  
4539Hormiga Cortadora NegraAcromyrmex lundiNative151VI
  
4540Acromyrmex sp.Native73VI
  
4541Hormiga Colorada PodadoraAcromyrmex striatusNative20IV
  
4542Amoimyrmex sp.Native8III
  
4543Hormiga MineraAtta sexdensNative9III
  
4544Atta sp.Native19IV
  
4545Chaco Leafcutter AntHormiga IsaúAtta vollenweideriNative20IV
  
4546Brachymyrmex sp.Native8III
  
4547Camponotus atricepsNot listed1I
  
4548Camponotus chilensisNative3I
  
4549Camponotus coloratusNative1I
  
4550Camponotus lespesiiNative2I
  
4551Hormiga CarpinteraCamponotus musNative766VI
  
4552Tacuru AntHormiga Constructora de TacurúesCamponotus punctulatusNative11III
  
4553Camponotus rosariensisNative7III
  
4554Camponotus rufipesNative29IV
  
4555Hormiga Carpintera BronceadaCamponotus sericeiventrisNative64VI
  
4556Camponotus sexguttatusNative17III
  
4557Camponotus sp.Native52V
  
4558Camponotus substitutusNative36IV
  
4559Cephalotes angustusNative1I
  
4560Cephalotes atratusNative3I
  
4561Hormiga DeslizanteCephalotes clypeatusNative3I
  
4562Cephalotes depressusNative4I
  
4563Cephalotes jheringiNative20IV
  
4564Cephalotes minutusNative1I
  
4565Cephalotes sp.Native17III
  
4566Hormiga AcrobataCrematogaster scelerataNative4I
  
4567Crematogaster sp.Native22IV
  
4568Crematogaster victimaNot listed1I
  
4569Hormiga TigreDinoponera grandisNative55V
  
4570Dinoponera sp.Native7III
  
4571Dolichoderus bispinosusNative2I
  
4572Dorymyrmex bicolorNative2I
  
4573Dorymyrmex planidensNative11III
  
4574Dorymyrmex sp.Not listed7III
  
4575Dorymyrmex tenerNative12III
  
4576Dorymyrmex thoracicusNot listed2I
  
4577Ectatomma sp.Not listed3I
  
4578Ectatomma tuberculatumNot listed1I
  
4579Forelius sp.Native4I
  
4580Formicidae sp.Native25IV
  
4581Gnamptogenys sp.Not listed1I
  
4582Hypoponera sp.Native1I
  
4583Labidus coecusNative1I
  
4584Labidus praedatorNative2I
  
4585Lasiophanes sp.Native1I
  
4586Hormiga ArgentinaLinepithema humileNative36IV
  
4587Linepithema neotropicumNot listed1I
  
4588Linepithema sp.Native4I
  
4589Neivamyrmex sp.Native3I
  
4590Neoponera crenataNative2I
  
4591Neoponera sp.Native5III
  
4592Neoponera verenaeNative1I
  
4593Neoponera villosaNative2I
  
4594Tawny Crazy AntHormiga Loca LeonadaNylanderia fulvaNative11III
  
4595Nylanderia sp.Native6III
  
4596Trap Jaw AntHormiga de la Mandíbula TrampaOdontomachus sp.Not listed2I
  
4597Pachycondyla sp.Not listed1I
  
4598Hormiga BalaParaponera clavataNative1I
  
4599Patagonomyrmex sp.Native1I
  
4600Pheidole bergiNative6III
  
4601Pheidole sp.Native15III
  
4602Pogonomyrmex brevibarbisNative6III
  
4603Hormiga Cosechadora LobuladaPogonomyrmex lobatusNative1I
  
4604Pogonomyrmex rastratusNative2I
  
4605Pogonomyrmex serpensNative1I
  
4606Pogonomyrmex sp.Native6III
  
4607Pseudoatta argentinaNative1I
  
4608Pseudomyrmex acanthobiusNot listed3I
  
4609Graceful Twig AntPseudomyrmex gracilisNative10III
  
4610Pseudomyrmex pallidusNot listed6III
  
4611Pseudomyrmex phyllophilusNative24IV
  
4612Pseudomyrmex solisiNot listed1I
  
4613Pseudomyrmex sp.Native36IV
  
4614Pseudomyrmex termitariusNative4I
  
4615Pyramid antsNative1I
  
4616Solenopsis geminataNative1I
  
4617Hormiga Roja ArgentinaSolenopsis invictaNative2I
  
4618Solenopsis minutissimaNot listed1I
  
4619Solenopsis richteriNative6III
  
4620Solenopsis sp.Native65VI
  
4621Tanaemyrmex sp.Native2I
  
4622Tapinoma sp.Not listed2I
  
4623Tetramorium bicarinatumNative1I
  
4624Wasmannia auropunctataNative7III
  
4625Wasmannia sp.Native3I
  
4626GasteruptiidaeGasteruptiidae sp.Native8III
  
4627Gasteruption sp.Native1I
  
4628HalictidaeAgapostemon sp.Native6III
  
4629Augochlora iphigeniaNative2I
  
4630Sweat BeeAbeja del SudorAugochlora sp.Native155VI
  
4631Augochloropsis sp.Native32IV
  
4632Augochloropsis tupacamaruNative27IV
  
4633Halictidae sp.Native24IV
  
4634Lasioglossum sp.Native12III
  
4635Neocorynura sp.Not listed1I
  
4636Oragapostemon divaricatusNative1I
  
4637Pseudagapostemon sp.Native7III
  
4638Pseudaugochlora gramineaNative2I
  
4639Pseudaugochlora sp.Not listed1I
  
4640Proximal Hairy-eyed Sweat BeeRuizantheda proximaNative4I
  
4641Mutable Hairy-eyed Sweat BeeRuizanthedella mutabilisNative3I
  
4642Ruizanthedella sp.Not listed3I
  
4643Sphecodes sp.Native1I
  
4644Temnosoma sp.Native10III
  
4645IchneumonidaeAlophophion sp.Native1I
  
4646Anomalon sp.Native4I
  
4647Coelichneumon sp.Native2I
  
4648Compsocryptus melanostigmaNative33IV
  
4649Cryptanura sp.Native18III
  
4650Diplazon laetatoriusNative14III
  
4651Diplazon sp.Not listed2I
  
4652Dotocryptus pedisequusNative1I
  
4653Enicospilus sp.Native21IV
  
4654Hymenoepimecis sp.Not listed1I
  
4655Hyposoter sp.Native1I
  
4656Vespa-delgadaIchneumonidae sp.Native48V
  
4657Itoplectis sp.Not listed2I
  
4658Joppa sp.Native24IV
  
4659Macrojoppa sp.Native2I
  
4660Norton´s Giant Ichneumonid WaspAvispa Icneumónida Gigante De NortonMegarhyssa nortoniNative1I
  
4661Neotheronia sp.Native27IV
  
4662Netelia sp.Native5III
  
4663Nonnus sp.Native23IV
  
4664Ophion sp.Native38V
  
4665Pimpla sp.Native2I
  
4666Vespa-delgadaXorides sp.Native2I
  
4667MegachilidaeAnthidium gayiNative1I
  
4668Anthidium sp.Native1I
  
4669Anthodioctes megachiloidesNative3I
  
4670Coelioxys sp.Native38V
  
4671Epanthidium bertoniiNative1I
  
4672Epanthidium sp.Native7III
  
4673Leptorachis bridarolliiNative1I
  
4674Megachile rotundataNative1I
  
4675Abeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native78VI
  
4676Pseudocentron argentinaNative1I
  
4677MutillidaeAtillum sp.Native13III
  
4678Dasymutilla cressoniNative1I
  
4679Dimorphomutilla suavissimaNative1I
  
4680Hoplomutilla sp.Native2I
  
4681Velvet AntFormiga-feiticeiraHoplomutilla spinosaNative1I
  
4682Mutillidae sp.Native6III
  
4683Pseudomethoca sp.Native3I
  
4684Reedomutilla heraldicaNative10III
  
4685Reedomutilla pubescensNative1I
  
4686Reedomutilla sp.Native3I
  
4687Suareztilla sp.Not listed1I
  
4688Tallium sp.Native6III
  
4689Timulla sp.Native9III
  
4690Hormiga de TerciopeloTraumatomutilla bivittataNative7III
  
4691Traumatomutilla centralisNative9III
  
4692Traumatomutilla confluensNot listed1I
  
4693Velvet AntHormiga de Fuego ChaqueñaTraumatomutilla graphicaNative5III
  
4694Traumatomutilla ocellarisNative11III
  
4695Traumatomutilla sp.Native23IV
  
4696Traumatomutilla tetrastigmaNative3I
  
4697PelecinidaePelecinus polyturatorNative4I
  
4698PergidaePerreyia flavipesNative4I
  
4699Perreyia sp.Native14III
  
4700PompilidaeAnoplius sp.Native17III
  
4701Auplopus sp.Native2I
  
4702Ceropales elsidaNative1I
  
4703Ceropales taschenbergiNative1I
  
4704Entypus sp.Native8III
  
4705Epipompilus sp.Native1I
  
4706Euplaniceps sp.Not listed1I
  
4707Paracyphononyx semiplumbeusNative1I
  
4708Tarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Native163VI
  
4709Poecilopompilus sp.Native5III
  
4710Pompilidae sp.Native48V
  
4711Pompilocalus sp.Native1I
  
4712Priocnemis dispertitaNative1I
  
4713Sphictostethus striatulusNative1I
  
4714Tachypompilus erubescensNative7III
  
4715Tachypompilus mendozaeNative24IV
  
4716Tachypompilus sp.Native28IV
  
4717PteromalidaeScutellista caeruleaNot listed2I
  
4718ScoliidaeAvispa EscólidaCampsomeris bistrimaculaNative14III
  
4719Campsomeris sp.Native11III
  
4720Pygodasis bistrimaculataNative7III
  
4721Avispa Bandas NaranjaPygodasis ephippiumNative11III
  
4722Pygodasis sp.Not listed1I
  
4723Scolia rufiventrisNative9III
  
4724Scoliidae sp.Native22IV
  
4725SphecidaeAmmophila sp.Native30IV
  
4726Chlorion hemipyrrhumNative4I
  
4727Chlorion sp.Native1I
  
4728Chlorion strandiNative3I
  
4729Dynatus sp.Native4I
  
4730Eremnophila auromaculataNative4I
  
4731Eremnophila catamarcensisNative4I
  
4732Eremnophila sp.Native6III
  
4733Isodontia sp.Native18III
  
4734Prionyx sp.Native21IV
  
4735Mud-dauber WaspAvispa AlfareraSceliphron asiaticumNative90VI
  
4736Sceliphron curvatumNot listed4I
  
4737Mud-dauber WaspAvispa AlfareraSceliphron fistulariumNative35IV
  
4738Sceliphron sp.Native10III
  
4739Sphecidae sp.Native10III
  
4740Sphex argentinusNative5III
  
4741Sphex dorsalisNative1I
  
4742Sphex ichneumoneusNative10III
  
4743Sphex latreilleiNative9III
  
4744Sphex mendozanusNative2I
  
4745Sphex opacusNative1I
  
4746Sphex sp.Native46V
  
4747Stangeella cyaniventrisNative5III
  
4748TenthredinidaeCaliroa cerasiNative3I
  
4749Euura respondensNative2I
  
4750Mosca Sierra Del SauceNematus oligospilusNative1I
  
4751ThynnidaePehuenche NegroElaphroptera nigripennisNative2I
  
4752Elaphroptera scoliaeformisNative4I
  
4753Elaphroptera sp.Native4I
  
4754Eucyrtothynnus sp.Not listed3I
  
4755Thynnid WaspsMyzinum sp.Native26IV
  
4756Thynnidae sp.Native9III
  
4757TorymidaeTorymidae sp.Not listed1I
  
4758VespidaeAgelaia angulataNative8III
  
4759Agelaia bequaertiNative5III
  
4760Agelaia multipictaNative1I
  
4761Agelaia pallipesNative5III
  
4762Ancistroceroides alastoroidesNative2I
  
4763Apoica gelidaNative6III
  
4764Apoica pallensNot listed1I
  
4765Brachygastra augustiNative3I
  
4766LechiguanaBrachygastra lecheguanaNative164VI
  
4767Avispa Mexicana de la MielBrachygastra mellificaNative1I
  
4768Potter WaspAvispa AlfareraDelta emarginatumNative1I
  
4769Avispa Alfarera de MontañaHypodynerus humeralisNative6III
  
4770Avispa AlfareraHypodynerus labiatusNative7III
  
4771Hypodynerus vespiformisNative8III
  
4772Paper WaspAvispa CartoneraMischocyttarus drewseniNative61VI
  
4773Mischocyttarus paraguayensisNot listed2I
  
4774Mischocyttarus rotundicollisNative2I
  
4775Mischocyttarus sp.Native42V
  
4776Monobia angulosaNative13III
  
4777Monobia carideiNot listed2I
  
4778Montezumia ferrugineaNative17III
  
4779Avispa SolitariaPachodynerus sp.Native18III
  
4780Pachymenes orellanaeNative1I
  
4781Pachymenes sericeusNative10III
  
4782Plagiolabra nigraNative1I
  
4783Polistes billardieriNative16III
  
4784Polistes buyssoniNative68VI
  
4785Avispa ColoradaCabocoPolistes canadensisNative6III
  
4786Paper WaspAvispa Colorada de Cabeza AmarillaPolistes cavapytaNative292VI
  
4787Polistes cinerascensNative79VI
  
4788Polistes consobrinusNative1I
  
4789European Paper WaspFalsa Chaqueta AmarillaPolistes dominulaNative20IV
  
4790Polistes simillimusNative18III
  
4791Polistes sp.Native8III
  
4792Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative159VI
  
4793Versicolor Social WaspAvispa VersicolorPolistes versicolorNative21IV
  
4794Camoatí NegroPolybia ignobilisNative67VI
  
4795Yellow-banded CamoatíCamoatí de Bandas AmarillasMarimbondo Farinha SecaPolybia occidentalisNative169VI
  
4796Polybia paulistaNative1I
  
4797Red-headed Polybia WaspCamoatí de Cabeza ColoradaPolybia ruficepsNative50V
  
4798CamoatíPolybia scutellarisNative234VI
  
4799Camoatí BronceadoPolybia sericeaNative90VI
  
4800Polybia sp.Native31IV
  
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