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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
1201ColeopteraLucanidaeLeptinopterus tibialisNot listed2I
  
1202Pycnosiphorus lessoniiNative3I
  
1203LycidaeCalopteron sp.Native16III
  
1204Lycidae sp.Native10III
  
1205MegalopodidaeMegalopus jacobyiNot listed1I
  
1206MeloidaeCissites maculataNative20IV
  
1207Bicho Moro de Patas AnaranjadasEpicauta adspersaNative30IV
  
1208Bicho MoroEpicauta atomariaNative31IV
  
1209Epicauta brunneipennisNative1I
  
1210Epicauta fulvicornisNative14III
  
1211Epicauta fumosaNative2I
  
1212Blister BeetleUriburu Nuca RojaEpicauta grammicaNot listed2I
  
1213Epicauta griseonigraNative1I
  
1214UriburuEpicauta leopardinaNative4I
  
1215Epicauta minutepunctataNative4I
  
1216Epicauta pluvialisNative14III
  
1217Epicauta sp.Native14III
  
1218Epicauta viduaNative10III
  
1219Glaphyrolytta viridipennisNative1I
  
1220Nemognatha nigrotarsataNative22IV
  
1221Blister BeetleEscarabajo VesicantePseudomeloe sp.Native14III
  
1222Pyrota centenariaNative2I
  
1223Pyrota diademaNative1I
  
1224Pyrota disparNative2I
  
1225Tetraonyx kirschiNative1I
  
1226Tetraonyx lampyroidesNot listed1I
  
1227Tetraonyx propinquaNative2I
  
1228MelolonthidaePachrodema sp.Exotic1I
  
1229MelyridaeArthrobatrachus sp.Native2I
  
1230Arthrobrachus nigromaculatusNative2I
  
1231Astylus antisNative9III
  
1232Spotted Maize BeetleAstilo MoteadoAstylus atromaculatusNative354VI
  
1233Astylus bruchiNative3I
  
1234Astylus cyanerythrusNative13III
  
1235Astylus quadrilineatusNative110VI
  
1236Astylus rubricostaNative8III
  
1237Astylus sp.Not listed8III
  
1238PololoAstylus trifasciatusNative1I
  
1239Astylus tucumanensisNative9III
  
1240Astilo Moteado BrasileñoAstylus variegatusNative10III
  
1241Astylus vittaticollisNative6III
  
1242MordellidaeHoshihananomia alboguttataNative1I
  
1243Mordella clavicornisNative1I
  
1244Mordella sp.Native12III
  
1245Mordellidae sp.Native2I
  
1246MycetophagidaeMycetophagidae sp.Not listed2I
  
1247NitidulidaeConotelus sp.Native10III
  
1248Lobiopa insularisNative8III
  
1249Lobiopa sp.Native11III
  
1250Nitidulidae sp.Native5III
  
1251NoteridaeNoteridae sp.Native1I
  
1252OedemeridaeFalse Blister BeetleAsclera nigronotataNot listed1I
  
1253Copidita marmorataNative2I
  
1254Copidita sp.Native1I
  
1255Diplectrus vicinusNative1I
  
1256Oedemeridae sp.Native2I
  
1257OxypeltidaeEscarabajo de los CohiuesCheloderus childreniNot listed2I
  
1258PhalacridaePhalacridae sp.Native1I
  
1259PhengodidaeRailroad WormGusano del FerrocarrilPhrixothrix sp.Native2I
  
1260Pseudophengodes sp.Not listed2I
  
1261PlatypodidaeEscarabajo De AmbrosiaMegaplatypus mutatusNative1I
  
1262PtilodactylidaePtilodactylidae sp.Native1I
  
1263PtinidaeEscarabajo De Los MueblesAnobium punctatumNative1I
  
1264Ptinidae sp.Native2I
  
1265Tricorynus sp.Native2I
  
1266Xyletinus sp.Native1I
  
1267PyrochroidaeCycloderus magellanicusNative1I
  
1268RhipiceridaePolytomus dalmanniNative5III
  
1269Polytomus sp.Not listed3I
  
1270Rhipicera sp.Not listed1I
  
1271RipiphoridaeMacrosiagon flavipenneNative1I
  
1272Macrosiagon sp.Not listed2I
  
1273Ripiphorus sp.Native1I
  
1274ScarabaeidaeAllorrhina menetriesiiNative3I
  
1275Ancistrosoma argentinumNot listed3I
  
1276Ancognatha erythroderaNative3I
  
1277Anomala testaceipennisNative22IV
  
1278Escarabajo EstercoleroAnomiopsoides fedemariaiNative6III
  
1279Dung BeetleEscarabajo EstercoleroAnomiopsoides heteroclytaNot listed2I
  
1280Anomiopsoides sp.Native6III
  
1281Aphodiinae sp.Native8III
  
1282Archophileurus chaconusNative10III
  
1283Archophileurus sp.Native50V
  
1284Ataenius BeetlesEscarabajo CoprófagoAtaenius platensisNot listed3I
  
1285Ataenius sp.Native3I
  
1286Athlia sp.Native1I
  
1287Blepharotoma sp.Native3I
  
1288Bolbites onitoidesNative1I
  
1289Bothynus bentoiNative4I
  
1290Bothynus fabiusNative3I
  
1291Bothynus sp.Native7III
  
1292Brachysternus prasinusNative5III
  
1293Canthon histrioNative1I
  
1294Escarabajo EstercoleroCanthon lividusNative1I
  
1295Canthon mutabilisNative3I
  
1296Canthon ornatusNot listed4I
  
1297Escarabajo Rodador Canthon quinquemaculatusNative19IV
  
1298Canthon sp.Native7III
  
1299Canthon virensNot listed1I
  
1300Chalcocopris hesperusNative1I
  
1301Chalepides luridusNative2I
  
1302Chalepides sp.Native5III
  
1303Coelosis bicornisNative2I
  
1304Coelosis inermisNative1I
  
1305Coelosis sp.Native3I
  
1306Coprophanaeus milonNative3I
  
1307Cyclocephala lunulataNative1I
  
1308Cyclocephala luteaNative2I
  
1309Cyclocephala paraguayensisNative2I
  
1310Cyclocephala putridaNative46V
  
1311Argentine Masked ChaferCascarudo RubioCoró-do-soloCyclocephala signaticollisNative30IV
  
1312Cyclocephala sp.Native26IV
  
1313Cyclocephala suturalisNative1I
  
1314Cyclocephala tucumanaNative4I
  
1315Dichotomius nisusNot listed2I
  
1316Dichotomius sp.Native3I
  
1317Dung BeetleEscarabajo Estercolero AfricanoDigitonthophagus gazellaNative2I
  
1318ToritoDiloboderus abderusNative292VI
  
1319Dyscinetus gagatesNative11III
  
1320Dyscinetus rugifronsNative5III
  
1321Dyscinetus sp.Native10III
  
1322Escarabajo RinoceronteEnema panNative8III
  
1323Epichalcoplethis sanctijacobiNative1I
  
1324Eucranium dentifronsNot listed1I
  
1325Eucranium sp.Native10III
  
1326Sugarcane BeetleEuetheola humilisNative3I
  
1327Euphoria luridaNative28IV
  
1328Geniates sp.Native5III
  
1329Dung BeetleEscarabajo EstercoleroGlyphoderus centralisNative4I
  
1330Golofa argentinaNative3I
  
1331Golofa pelagonNative14III
  
1332Gromphas lacordairiiNative5III
  
1333Gromphas sp.Not listed1I
  
1334Gymnetis bouvieriNative2I
  
1335Gymnetis chalcipesNative58VI
  
1336Gymnetis cordobanaNative1I
  
1337Gymnetis litigiosaNative23IV
  
1338Fruit BeetleEscarabajo de los FrutosBesouro-dos-frutosGymnetis pudibundaNative44V
  
1339Gymnetis sp.Native13III
  
1340Heterogomphus inarmatusNative12III
  
1341Heterogomphus sp.Native2I
  
1342Homonyx sp.Native4I
  
1343Hoplopyga brasiliensisNot listed1I
  
1344Hylamorpha elegansNative5III
  
1345Inca bonplandiNative2I
  
1346Isonychus albicinctusNative3I
  
1347Leucothyreus marginaticollisNative2I
  
1348Leucothyreus sp.Native16III
  
1349Ligyrus sp.Native2I
  
1350Liogenys sp.Native10III
  
1351Macraspis cribrataNative12III
  
1352BesouroMacraspis festivaNot listed1I
  
1353Macrodactylus affinisNative1I
  
1354Macrodactylus argentinusNative3I
  
1355Macrodactylus sp.Native15III
  
1356Marmarina tigrinaNative5III
  
1357Megasoma janusNative3I
  
1358Neocorvicoana sp.Native1I
  
1359Ontherus sp.Native8III
  
1360Escarabajo EstercoleroOntherus sulcatorNative10III
  
1361Onthophagus hirculusNative3I
  
1362Onthophagus sp.Native1I
  
1363Oryctomorphus bimaculatusNative7III
  
1364Pelidnota alliaceaNative2I
  
1365Pelidnota championiNative3I
  
1366Pelidnota crassipesNative1I
  
1367Pelidnota cupreaNative1I
  
1368Pelidnota cyanipesNative1I
  
1369Pelidnota gracilisNot listed1I
  
1370Pelidnota liturellaNot listed2I
  
1371Pelidnota paraguayensisNative2I
  
1372Pelidnota sordidaNative8III
  
1373Pelidnota unicolorNative1I
  
1374Phytholaema mutabilisNative1I
  
1375Platycoelia inflataNative12III
  
1376Gusano BlancoPlectris bonariensisNot listed6III
  
1377Rutela lineolaNative104VI
  
1378Scarabaeidae sp.Native28IV
  
1379Sericoides glacialisNative1I
  
1380Stenocrates sp.Native3I
  
1381Strategus sp.Native10III
  
1382Sulcophanaeus batesiNative2I
  
1383Sulcophanaeus imperatorNative7III
  
1384Escarabajo EstercoleroSulcophanaeus menelasNative9III
  
1385Thronistes rouxiNative3I
  
1386Tomarus sp.Native6III
  
1387Trioplus cylindricusNot listed1I
  
1388ScarabidaeEscarabajo EstercoleroGlyphoderus sterquilinusNative1I
  
1389ScirtidaeOra atroapicalisNative4I
  
1390Ora depressaNative4I
  
1391Ora semibrunneaNative1I
  
1392Ora sigmoideaNative1I
  
1393Ora sp.Native3I
  
1394Scirtidae sp.Native5III
  
1395SilphidaeNicrophorus scrutatorNative4I
  
1396Oxelytrum discicolleNative3I
  
1397Carrion BeetleEscarabajo de los CadáveresOxelytrum erythruraNative6III
  
1398Oxelytrum erythrurumNative1I
  
1399SilvanidaeCarcoma de los GranosOryzaephilus surinamensisNative5III
  
1400StaphylinidaeArthmius sp.Not listed1I
  
1401Astenus sp.Not listed1I
  
1402Glenus sp.Native3I
  
1403Haematodes bicolorNative12III
  
1404Paederus sp.Native26IV
  
1405Platydracus scabrosusNative14III
  
1406Renda sp.Not listed1I
  
1407Smilax lynchiNot listed1I
  
1408Staphylinidae sp.Native17III
  
1409Triacrus dilatusNative1I
  
1410Xenopygus sp.Not listed3I
  
1411TenebrionidaeAcropteron sp.Native1I
  
1412Allecula sp.Not listed4I
  
1413Alphitobius diaperinusNative1I
  
1414Aryenis sp.Native3I
  
1415Cardigenius sp.Not listed3I
  
1416Cuphotes elongatusNative1I
  
1417Emmallodera hirtipesNot listed1I
  
1418Entemoderes sp.Not listed1I
  
1419Epipedonota lataNative1I
  
1420Epipedonota nitidaNative11III
  
1421Epipedonota sp.Native11III
  
1422Epipedonota subplanaNative4I
  
1423Darkling BeetleVaquita DoradaLagria villosaNative69VI
  
1424Leptynoderes varicosaNative1I
  
1425Lobopoda sp.Native15III
  
1426Escarabajo GuitarrónMegelenophorus americanusNative6III
  
1427Mitragenius araneiformisNot listed1I
  
1428Mitragenius dejeaniNot listed3I
  
1429Mitragenius sp.Native2I
  
1430Mylaris gigasNative14III
  
1431Nilio sp.Native2I
  
1432Nyctelia circumundataNot listed3I
  
1433Nyctelia corrugataNot listed2I
  
1434Nyctelia darwiniNative2I
  
1435Nyctelia fitzroyiNative7III
  
1436Nyctelia plicatipennisNot listed1I
  
1437Nyctelia porcataNot listed1I
  
1438Nyctelia sp.Native25IV
  
1439Nyctelia suturacavaNot listed2I
  
1440Omopheres sp.Native3I
  
1441Opatrinus sp.Native4I
  
1442Phaleria sp.Native1I
  
1443Phaleria testaceaNative1I
  
1444Pimelosomus sp.Native1I
  
1445Platyholmus sp.Not listed1I
  
1446Poecilesthus fasciatusNative11III
  
1447Poecilesthus suturalisNative3I
  
1448Poecilocrypticus formicophilusNative3I
  
1449Praocis concinnaNot listed1I
  
1450Praocis sp.Native7III
  
1451Psectrascelis discicollisNative1I
  
1452Rhypasma quadricollisNative1I
  
1453Scotobius clathratusNative3I
  
1454Scotobius granosusNative7III
  
1455Scotobius muricatusNative8III
  
1456Scotobius ovalisNot listed3I
  
1457Scotobius pilulariusNative82VI
  
1458Scotobius sp.Native9III
  
1459Sphaerotus curvipesNot listed1I
  
1460Strongylium aurichalceumNative3I
  
1461Strongylium bicolorNot listed1I
  
1462Strongylium cupreocinctumNative13III
  
1463Blue And Orange BeetleCascarudo Azul y NaranjaStrongylium decoratumNative21IV
  
1464Strongylium humeraleNative1I
  
1465Strongylium luteicorneNot listed4I
  
1466Strongylium purpuratumNative1I
  
1467Strongylium sp.Native32IV
  
1468Strongylium testaceotibialeNative8III
  
1469Strongylium ustulatumNative4I
  
1470Gusano de la HarinaTenebrio molitorNot listed1I
  
1471Tenebrionidae sp.Native34IV
  
1472Tenebroides sp.Not listed1I
  
1473Red Flour BeetleEscarabajo Castaño de la HarinaTribolium castaneumNative3I
  
1474Uloma impressicollisNot listed1I
  
1475Zophobas atratusNative2I
  
1476Zophobas sp.Native1I
  
1477TrogidaeOmorgus pastillariusNative17III
  
1478Omorgus sp.Native4I
  
1479Escarabajo CarroñeroOmorgus suberosusNative2I
  
1480Polynoncus sp.Native3I
  
1481Trogidae sp.Native3I
  
1482TrogossitidaeTrogossitidae sp.Native1I
  
1483LepidopteraAcrolophidaeAcrolophidae sp.Not listed1I
  
1484ApatelodidaeApatelodes zikaniNative2I
  
1485Arotros vincentiNative1I
  
1486Crastolliana medianaNative1I
  
1487Olceclostera truncataNative2I
  
1488Rolepa ericaNative1I
  
1489AutostichidaeAutosticha sp.Native3I
  
1490BombycidaeApatelodes ardeolaNot listed2I
  
1491Apatelodes ninaNative3I
  
1492Apatelodes sp.Native6III
  
1493Drudy´s Greasy RollerColla rothopeNot listed2I
  
1494Olceclostera amoriaNative1I
  
1495CastniidaeCeretes marcelserresNative1I
  
1496Gazera heliconioidesNative2I
  
1497Geyeria uruguayanaNative1I
  
1498Barrenadora de las PalmerasPaysandisia archonNative53V
  
1499Synpalamides phalarisNative2I
  
1500ChoreutidaeChoreutidae sp.Native4I
  
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