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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
901ColeopteraCicindelidaeTetracha sp.Native4I
  
902CleridaeCleridae sp.Native1I
  
903Corinthiscus geniculatusNot listed1I
  
904Enoclerus sp.Native8III
  
905Necrobia rufipesNot listed1I
  
906Tarandocerus lycoidesNative2I
  
907Tarandocerus sp.Native1I
  
908CoccinellidaeAdalia anguliferaNative3I
  
909Mariquita de Dos PuntosAdalia bipunctataNative46V
  
910Adalia deficiensNative3I
  
911Adira obscurocinctaNative1I
  
912Vaquita AzulAzya luteipesNative24IV
  
913Carpinchita puncticollisNative4I
  
914Chilocorus bipustulatusNative23IV
  
915Chnoodes triviaNative1I
  
916Coccinellidae sp.Native8III
  
917Coleomegilla maculataNative1I
  
918Coleomegilla quadrifasciataNative113VI
  
919Mealybug LadybirdCryptolaemus montrouzieriNative22IV
  
920Curinus coeruleusNative59VI
  
921Vaquita del ÁncoraCycloneda ancoralisNative53V
  
922Cycloneda chilenaNative1I
  
923Cycloneda conjugataNative1I
  
924Cycloneda germainiiNative2I
  
925Vaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative489VI
  
926Cyrea lucyNot listed1I
  
927Delphastus argentinicusNot listed5III
  
928Dilatitibialis tiffanyNative1I
  
929Epilachna albovittataNative1I
  
930Joaninha-das-cucurbitáceasEpilachna cacicaNative1I
  
931Epilachna eusemaNot listed1I
  
932San Antonio del ZapalloEpilachna paenulataNative76VI
  
933Epilachna punctatissimaNative2I
  
934Epilachna sellataNative4I
  
935VaquitaEriopis connexaNative358VI
  
936Eriopis eschscholtziiNative2I
  
937Eriopis magellanicaNative2I
  
938Eriopis serraiNative12III
  
939Vaquita FloreadaEumegilla variolosaNative3I
  
940Exoplectra fulgurataNot listed1I
  
941Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic896VI
  
942Cream-streaked LadybirdHarmonia quadripunctataNative3I
  
943Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctataNative46V
  
944Hippodamia convergensNative186VI
  
945Hippodamia variegataNative88VI
  
946Hyperaspis conclusaNot listed1I
  
947Hyperaspis festivaNative24IV
  
948Mononeda marginataNot listed2I
  
949Neda callispilotaNative1I
  
950Neda reimoseriNot listed4I
  
951Neocalvia dentatofasciataNative6III
  
952Neocalvia fulgurataNot listed1I
  
953Neoharmonia erythropteraNative3I
  
954Neoharmonia zischkaiNative28IV
  
955Olla v-nigrumNative76VI
  
956Psyllobora bicongregataNative32IV
  
957Vedalia BeetleCatarina CardenalRodolia cardinalisNative50V
  
958Scymnus loewiiNative3I
  
959Scymnus rubicundusNot listed1I
  
960Serratitibia uncinataNot listed1I
  
961Tenuisvalvae deyrrolleiNative3I
  
962Toxotoma jujuyiNative2I
  
963Zagreus bimaculosusNot listed3I
  
964CurculionidaeAcrotomopus microspilotusNative5III
  
965Acyphus renggeriNative1I
  
966Cabrito del CirueloAegorhinus nodipennisNative8III
  
967Aegorhinus vitulusNative3I
  
968Amalactus sp.Native4I
  
969Ameris olivieriNative1I
  
970Gorgojo De La Palmera PindóAnchylorhynchus aegrotusNative10III
  
971Anchylorhynchus sp.Not listed2I
  
972Gorgojo de las PalmerasAnchylorhynchus variabilisNative4I
  
973Aramigus tessellatusNative4I
  
974Atrichonotus taeniatulusNative1I
  
975Baptobaris ruficollisNot listed1I
  
976Baris vianaiNot listed1I
  
977Briarius augustusNative5III
  
978Caneorhinus lineatusNative1I
  
979Centrinus argentinensisNot listed1I
  
980Cholus annulatusNative26IV
  
981Cholus boisduvaliNot listed1I
  
982Compsus argentinicusNative2I
  
983Compsus bimaculatusNative1I
  
984Compsus bisignatusNot listed1I
  
985Conotrachelus sp.Native9III
  
986Cratosomus helleriNative2I
  
987Curculionidae sp.Native52V
  
988Cydianerus sp.Native1I
  
989Cylydrorhinus angulatusNot listed1I
  
990Cyrtomon inhalatusNative8III
  
991Cyrtomon luridusNot listed1I
  
992Desmosomus longipesNative1I
  
993Dimesus rubricatusNative5III
  
994Entimus sastreiNative4I
  
995Eubulus miniatusNative2I
  
996Eudiagogus episcopalisNative69VI
  
997Eurhinus viridisNative2I
  
998Eurymetopus fallaxNative3I
  
999Euwallacea interjectusNative1I
  
1000Geraeus sp.Native8III
  
1001Gorgojo Del EucaliptoGonipterus platensisExotic1I
  
1002Gonipterus pulverulentusNative2I
  
1003Gorgojo del EucaliptusGonipterus scutellatusExotic2I
  
1004Hadromeropsis argentinensisNative1I
  
1005Heilipodus deletangiNative1I
  
1006Gorgojo del Falso CaraguatáHeilipodus erythropusNative44V
  
1007Heilipodus naevulusNative2I
  
1008Heilipodus scabripennisNative9III
  
1009Heilipodus sp.Native5III
  
1010Heilipus catagraphusNot listed1I
  
1011Heilipus gibbusNative1I
  
1012Hyphantus argentinensisNative4I
  
1013Hyphantus sp.Native2I
  
1014Hypselus aterNative9III
  
1015Ileomus mucoreusNative20IV
  
1016Ileomus sp.Not listed1I
  
1017Leptoschoinus fucatusNative6III
  
1018Lepturges sp.Native1I
  
1019Linogeraeus urbanusNot listed1I
  
1020Listroderes apicalisNative1I
  
1021Listroderes delaigueiNative1I
  
1022Listroderes difficilisNative2I
  
1023Listroderes sp.Native16III
  
1024Listronotus sp.Native3I
  
1025Lixodes taeniatusNot listed2I
  
1026Lixus sp.Native16III
  
1027Ludovix fasciatusNot listed1I
  
1028Megabaris quadriguttataNative2I
  
1029Naupactus albolateralisNative1I
  
1030Naupactus auricinctusNative28IV
  
1031Naupactus auripesNative2I
  
1032Naupactus bipesNot listed1I
  
1033Fuller´s Rose WeevilNaupactus cervinusNative29IV
  
1034Naupactus delicatulusNative1I
  
1035Naupactus dissimulatorNative17III
  
1036Naupactus leucolomaNative35IV
  
1037Naupactus peregrinusNative6III
  
1038Naupactus rivulosusNative1I
  
1039Naupactus sp.Native15III
  
1040Naupactus sulphuriferNative8III
  
1041Naupactus tucumanensisNative2I
  
1042Naupactus verecundusNative7III
  
1043Naupactus versatilisNative19IV
  
1044Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative195VI
  
1045Gorgojo Del EspinilloNemarus ferrugineusNative1I
  
1046Neochetina eichhorniaeNative2I
  
1047Neodiplogrammus quadrivittatusNative24IV
  
1048Nertinus suturalisNot listed1I
  
1049Nicentrus circumcinctusNative8III
  
1050Opseotapinotus fricabilisNative2I
  
1051Orchestomerus sp.Not listed1I
  
1052Otiorhynchus ovatusNative1I
  
1053Otiorhynchus rugosostriatusNot listed1I
  
1054Ovanius rubricusNative1I
  
1055Pandeleteius platensisNative3I
  
1056Gorgojo de la RosaPantomorus cervinusNative7III
  
1057Pantomorus cinerosusNative1I
  
1058Pantomorus postfasciatusNative55V
  
1059Gorgojo De La Raíz De La AlfalfaPantomorus ruiziNative3I
  
1060Pantomorus viridisquamosusNative10III
  
1061Paramadarus sp.Native1I
  
1062Platyomus elegantulusNative2I
  
1063Platyomus mollisNative2I
  
1064Platyomus sp.Not listed2I
  
1065Polyteles gueriniNative8III
  
1066Polyteles steveniiNative1I
  
1067Pororhynchus labeonisNative1I
  
1068Promecops sp.Not listed2I
  
1069Rhigus faldermanniNative1I
  
1070Rhigus nigrosparsusNative5III
  
1071Rhinocyllus conicusNative14III
  
1072Martinerito ManchadoRhyephenes gayiNative1I
  
1073Martinerito NegroRhyephenes mailleiNative10III
  
1074Rhyssomatus marginatusNative10III
  
1075Rhyssomatus sp.Native7III
  
1076Sphenophorus vilisNative1I
  
1077Sternechus sp.Not listed1I
  
1078Thoracus fahraeiNative1I
  
1079Tyloderma nigromaculatumNative2I
  
1080Tyloderma sp.Native4I
  
1081DermestidaeVaried Carpet BeetleEscarabajo de la AlfombraAnthrenus verbasciNative50V
  
1082Attagenus sp.Native1I
  
1083Attagenus unicolorNative3I
  
1084Dermestes maculatusNative2I
  
1085Dermestidae sp.Not listed1I
  
1086Lanorus bitaeniatusNative3I
  
1087Paranovelsis bitaeniatusNative2I
  
1088Trogoderma argentinaNative1I
  
1089Trogoderma pectinicornisNative1I
  
1090DisteniidaeCometes hirticornisNative1I
  
1091DryophthoridaeMetamasius hemipterusNot listed1I
  
1092Broca-do-estipeRhinostomus barbirostrisNative6III
  
1093South American Palm WeevilPicudo Negro De Las PalmerasBroca Do Olho Do CoqueiroRhynchophorus palmarumNative7III
  
1094Sitophilus sp.Native15III
  
1095Sphenophorus crassusNative7III
  
1096Sphenophorus rusticusNative11III
  
1097Sphenophorus sp.Native18III
  
1098DryopidaeDryopidae sp.Native1I
  
1099DytiscidaeCopelatus sp.Native2I
  
1100Dytiscidae sp.Native3I
  
1101Lancetes sp.Native2I
  
1102Giant Diving BeetleCascarudo Buceador GiganteMegadytes giganteusNative4I
  
1103Megadytes glaucusNative4I
  
1104Megadytes sp.Not listed2I
  
1105Paramegadytes glaucusNative4I
  
1106Rhantus signatusNative1I
  
1107Rhantus sp.Native4I
  
1108Thermonectus sp.Not listed1I
  
1109Thermonectus succinctusNative1I
  
1110ElateridaeCardiorhinus sp.Not listed1I
  
1111Chalcolepidius limbatusNative38V
  
1112Chalcolepidius sp.Native1I
  
1113Conoderus bellusExotic3I
  
1114TucaConoderus fuscofasciatusNative6III
  
1115Tuquito NaranjaConoderus germariNative41V
  
1116Conoderus leucophaeatusNative13III
  
1117Conoderus malleatusNative4I
  
1118Conoderus scalarisNative44V
  
1119Conoderus sp.Native20IV
  
1120Dilobotarsus lignarusNative5III
  
1121Dipropus sp.Not listed2I
  
1122Drapetes plagiatusNative2I
  
1123Elateridae sp.Native12III
  
1124Hemirhipus elegantissimusNative21IV
  
1125Hemirhipus sp.Native2I
  
1126Heterocrepidius rufusNot listed2I
  
1127Heteroderes amplicollisNative1I
  
1128Heteroderes laurentiNative6III
  
1129Heteroderes sp.Native2I
  
1130Lissomus sp.Not listed1I
  
1131Monocrepidius decorusNative3I
  
1132Monocrepidius rufangulusNative3I
  
1133Taca TacaMonocrepidius scalarisNative3I
  
1134Monocrepidius sp.Native2I
  
1135Ptesimopsia sp.Not listed4I
  
1136Pyrearinus sp.Native1I
  
1137Firefly TucoTuco LuciérnagaPyrophorus punctatissimusNative44V
  
1138Pyrophorus sp.Not listed7III
  
1139Semiotus distinctusNot listed3I
  
1140Semiotus luteipennisNative1I
  
1141Semiotus serraticornisNative2I
  
1142EndomychidaeEndomychidae sp.Native3I
  
1143ErotylidaeAegithus clavicornisNative18III
  
1144Aegithus sp.Native3I
  
1145Cypherotylus adrianaeNative1I
  
1146Cypherotylus annulipesNot listed2I
  
1147Erotylidae sp.Native4I
  
1148Erotylina jaspideaNative2I
  
1149Erotylina sp.Native2I
  
1150Erotylus chevrolatiNative7III
  
1151Erotylus sp.Native1I
  
1152Gibbifer sp.Not listed1I
  
1153Gibbifer tigrinusNative3I
  
1154Iphiclus bilineatusNative5III
  
1155Iphiclus flavofasciatusNative2I
  
1156Iphiclus klugiNative3I
  
1157Iphiclus rubidusNative2I
  
1158Iphiclus ruficepsNative1I
  
1159Iphiclus sedecimmaculatusNative3I
  
1160Iphiclus sp.Not listed1I
  
1161Iphiclus trifasciatusNative6III
  
1162Mycomystes melanophtalmusNative2I
  
1163Mycomystes nigriventrisNative4I
  
1164Mycotretus sp.Native5III
  
1165Mycotretus trifasciatusNative1I
  
1166Oligocorynus militarisNative2I
  
1167GeotrupidaeAthyreus sp.Native2I
  
1168Bolborhinum geotrupoidesNative3I
  
1169Neoathyreus sp.Native2I
  
1170Taurocerastes patagonicusNot listed1I
  
1171GyrinidaeGyrinus sp.Native2I
  
1172HaliplidaeHaliplus sp.Native1I
  
1173HeteroceridaeHeterocerus sp.Not listed1I
  
1174HisteridaeHololepta reichiiNative1I
  
1175HydrophilidaeBerosus sp.Native3I
  
1176Hydrophilidae sp.Native4I
  
1177Hydrophilus palpalisNot listed4I
  
1178Hydrophilus sp.Native10III
  
1179Tropisternus collarisNot listed1I
  
1180Tropisternus lateralisNative6III
  
1181Tropisternus scutellarisNot listed1I
  
1182Tropisternus setigerNot listed4I
  
1183Tropisternus sp.Native10III
  
1184KateretidaeNeobrachypterus nigropiceusNative1I
  
1185LampyridaeAmydetes praeustaNative2I
  
1186Amydetes sp.Native1I
  
1187Aspisoma concoloripenneNative1I
  
1188Aspisoma sp.Native140VI
  
1189Bicho de LuzAspisoma sticticaNative92VI
  
1190Cratomorphus sp.Native7III
  
1191Lampyridae sp.Native17III
  
1192Lucidotini sp.Not listed6III
  
1193Luciérnaga Argentina ComúnPhotinus signaticollisNative11III
  
1194FireflyLuciérnagaVagalumePhotinus sp.Native30IV
  
1195Pyractonema haemorrhoaNot listed1I
  
1196Pyractonema sp.Native2I
  
1197Pyrogaster moestusNative2I
  
1198LucanidaeQuicheApterodorcus bacchusNot listed1I
  
1199Erichius caelatusNative3I
  
1200Erichius femoralisNative3I
  
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