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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: 88.489

Last update: 02/10/2026 15:40:18

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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
1801LepidopteraGeometridaeCyllopodini sp.Native10III
  
1802Dichorda porphyropisNot listed1I
  
1803Dichorda sp.Native1I
  
1804Bougainvillea LooperDisclisioprocta stellataNative8III
  
1805Eois isographataNative2I
  
1806Epicemis sp.Native1I
  
1807Epimecis anonariaNative1I
  
1808Epimecis conjugariaNative11III
  
1809Epimecis puellariaNative19IV
  
1810Epimecis sp.Native2I
  
1811Erateina siliquataNative14III
  
1812Eubaphe hesperinaNative2I
  
1813Golden HeartCorazón DoradoCoração DouradoEubaphe sp.Native25IV
  
1814Eudule sp.Native9III
  
1815Eudulophasia invariaNative27IV
  
1816Euphyia perturbataNot listed1I
  
1817Euphyia sp.Not listed2I
  
1818Fulgurodes lilianaeNot listed2I
  
1819Geometridae sp.Native160VI
  
1820Gray MothPolilla GrisGlena sp.Native32IV
  
1821Graphidipus sp.Native4I
  
1822Hagnagora vittataNative1I
  
1823Halesa aenetusariaNot listed1I
  
1824Hammaptera repandariaNative1I
  
1825Herbita sp.Native4I
  
1826Heterusia conduplicariaNative1I
  
1827Heterusia conflictataNative2I
  
1828Heterusia cruciataNative5III
  
1829Heterusia quadruplicariaNative100VI
  
1830Heterusia sp.Native2I
  
1831Idaea complexariaNot listed1I
  
1832Idaea sp.Native4I
  
1833Iridopsis chalceaNative1I
  
1834Brown-shaded Gray MothPolilla Gris con Sombras MarronesIridopsis defectariaNot listed5III
  
1835Iridopsis sp.Native9III
  
1836Iridopsis validariaNative2I
  
1837Larentia scarataNative1I
  
1838Glassy WhiteLeucula festivaNot listed3I
  
1839Macaria regulataNative4I
  
1840Mariposa-macariaMacaria sp.Native10III
  
1841Malleco sp.Native1I
  
1842Malleco versicolorNot listed1I
  
1843Mallomus sp.Native1I
  
1844Melanchroia atereaNative43V
  
1845Melanchroia chephiseNative5III
  
1846Melanchroia sp.Native1I
  
1847Melinodes sp.Native1I
  
1848Microsema gladiariaNative10III
  
1849Nebula emiliaNative1I
  
1850Red-bordered EmeraldEsmeralda de Borde RojoNemoria lixariaNot listed5III
  
1851Nemoria sp.Native1I
  
1852Nepheloleuca absentimaculaNative2I
  
1853Nepheloleuca illiturataNative25IV
  
1854Nepheloleuca politiaNative3I
  
1855Nepheloleuca sp.Native2I
  
1856Oospila asmuraNot listed5III
  
1857Oospila includariaNot listed4I
  
1858Oospila sp.Not listed1I
  
1859Gem MothOrthonama obstipataNative8III
  
1860Oxydia nimbataNot listed3I
  
1861Sinuosa DeadleafOxydia sinuosaNot listed5III
  
1862Oxydia sp.Native11III
  
1863Oxydia vesuliaNative17III
  
1864Mariposa LeopardoPantherodes pardalariaNative101VI
  
1865Patalene aenetusariaNative2I
  
1866Patalene hamulataNot listed2I
  
1867Perizoma pastoralisNative1I
  
1868Pero amandaNative1I
  
1869Pero sp.Native8III
  
1870Phrudocentra janeiraNative1I
  
1871Phrygionis paradoxataNative1I
  
1872Phrygionis politaNative5III
  
1873Phrygionis sp.Not listed9III
  
1874Phyllodonta sp.Not listed1I
  
1875Physocleora bellaNative1I
  
1876Pigia tergeminariaNative1I
  
1877Plemyriopsis facetataNative1I
  
1878Polla carnipennisNative1I
  
1879Prochoerodes sp.Native1I
  
1880Psaliodes prionogrammaNative1I
  
1881Psilaspilates signistriataNative1I
  
1882The VestalLa VestalRhodometra sacrariaNative54V
  
1883Rhopalodes sp.Native7III
  
1884Sabulodes sp.Native1I
  
1885Sabulodes triangulaNative3I
  
1886Scopula sp.Native1I
  
1887Semaeopus nisaNative1I
  
1888Semaeopus sp.Native1I
  
1889Semaeopus vigorariaNative1I
  
1890Semiothisa sp.Native2I
  
1891Polilla BlancaSericoptera mahometariaNative10III
  
1892Sphacelodes vulnerariaNot listed5III
  
1893Southern EmeraldPolilla Esmeralda del SurSynchlora frondariaNative9III
  
1894Synchlora gerulariaNative11III
  
1895Synchlora sp.Not listed6III
  
1896Thyrinteina arnobiaNative7III
  
1897Green-windowed DeadleafTrygodes musivariaNative2I
  
1898GracillariidaeAzalea Leafminer MothMinador De La AzaleaCaloptilia azaleellaNot listed1I
  
1899HeliodinidaeSun MothPolilla DiurnaHeliodinidae sp.Native7III
  
1900HepialidaeAlloaepytus tesselloidesNative2I
  
1901Dalaca quadricornisNative1I
  
1902HesperidaeVidius cocalusNative1I
  
1903HesperiidaeBusirisCola de AzufreAchlyodes busirusNative23IV
  
1904Adlerodea modestaNative1I
  
1905CoracinaAethilla echinaNative10III
  
1906Aguna asanderNative2I
  
1907Aguna glaphyrusNot listed2I
  
1908Megacles LongtailMegaclesAguna megaelesNative5III
  
1909Aguna squamalbaNot listed1I
  
1910Saltarina PioniaAmenis pioniaNot listed1I
  
1911Mella SkipperAmarilla De AntifazAnatrytone perfidaNot listed1I
  
1912Ancyloxypha dryasNative2I
  
1913Doradita RayadaAncyloxypha nitedulaNative38V
  
1914Mariposa Mutilada De PuntosAnisochoria minorellaNative3I
  
1915Anisochoria sublimbataNative14III
  
1916EpíctetoAnthoptus epictetusNative9III
  
1917Antigonus erosusNative1I
  
1918Festoneada MenorAntigonus liboriusNative43V
  
1919Minor SpurwingFestoneada PigmeaAntigonus minorNot listed4I
  
1920Argon lotaNative8III
  
1921Lluvia De OroArgopteron aureipennisNot listed1I
  
1922Astraptes alardusNative2I
  
1923Cola AmarillaAstraptes anaphusNative5III
  
1924Astraptes creteusNot listed4I
  
1925Elorus FlasherElorusAstraptes elorusNative5III
  
1926Astraptes enotrusNative5III
  
1927Two-barred FlasherRelampagueanteAstraptes fulgeratorNative24IV
  
1928Astraptes sp.Native2I
  
1929Broad Banded-SkipperSaltarín Bandas BlancasAutochton neisNative7III
  
1930Autochton zarexNative7III
  
1931Atahuallpa BollaBolla atahuallpaiNative12III
  
1932Bolla boliviensisNative1I
  
1933Bolla sp.Not listed1I
  
1934Bungalotis astylosNative1I
  
1935Burnsius orcynoidesNative5III
  
1936Butleria bisexguttataNative10III
  
1937Butleria elwesiNot listed1I
  
1938Callimormus interpunctataNative6III
  
1939Callimormus riveraNative3I
  
1940Ubiquitous SkipperSaltarín-mosca OroCallimormus saturnusNot listed2I
  
1941Brazilian SkipperAchireraCalpodes ethliusNative40V
  
1942Camptopleura auxoNot listed1I
  
1943Canesia pallidaNative6III
  
1944Carrhenes canescensNative11III
  
1945Carystoides basochesNot listed1I
  
1946Carystus lotaNative1I
  
1947Dorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative177VI
  
1948ObstinateTercaCelaenorrhinus similisNative30IV
  
1949Coludo ChaqueñoChioides catillusNative154VI
  
1950Parche BlancoChiomara asychisNative199VI
  
1951Chiomara mithraxNot listed3I
  
1952Chirgus bocchorisNative3I
  
1953Mountain SkipperAjedrezada AndinaChirgus limbataNative1I
  
1954Cobalopsis cocalusNative2I
  
1955Cobalopsis hazarmaNot listed1I
  
1956Cobalopsis miabaNative4I
  
1957Nero Grass SkipperCobalopsis neroNot listed1I
  
1958Virbius SkipperGenio BlancoCobalus virbiusNative2I
  
1959Yetapa´iCodatractus aminiasNative30IV
  
1960Cogia abdulNative2I
  
1961Cogia calchasNative15III
  
1962Cogia crameriNative1I
  
1963Hidden-ray SkipperPardita OscuraConga chydaeaNative22IV
  
1964Pardita OjerosaConga iheringiiNative12III
  
1965Pardita ClaraConga urquaNative15III
  
1966Corticea corticeaNative3I
  
1967Wax SkipperBrincador de CeraCorticea immocerinusNative10III
  
1968Corticea sp.Native1I
  
1969Cumbre triumviralisNot listed1I
  
1970Cycloglypha sp.Native1I
  
1971Cycloglypha thrasibulusNative4I
  
1972Cymaenes cavallaNative1I
  
1973Hierbera SalpicadaCymaenes giscaNative116VI
  
1974Duendecillo PálidoCymaenes incomptusNative7III
  
1975Cymaenes leptaNative9III
  
1976Cymaenes mabilleiNative2I
  
1977Hierbera ComúnCymaenes odiliaNative149VI
  
1978Saltarin de Tres PuntosCymaenes tripunctataNot listed1I
  
1979Cymaenes tripunctusNative1I
  
1980Hierbera TucumanaCymaenes zamaNative2I
  
1981Canna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative165VI
  
1982Cynea irmaNot listed1I
  
1983Dalla cypselusNot listed1I
  
1984Dalla diraspesNot listed1I
  
1985Spica DallaDadito de CristalDalla spicaNative3I
  
1986Dardarina gauchaNative2I
  
1987Salta SkipperlingEnana SalteñaDardarina saltaNot listed2I
  
1988Dardarina tessellatusNative14III
  
1989AbigarradaDiaeus variegataNative4I
  
1990Dyscophellus damiasNot listed1I
  
1991Sickle-winged SkipperSaltarín NegroEantis thrasoNative131VI
  
1992AnacreonteEbrietas anacreonNative32IV
  
1993Ebusus ebususNative2I
  
1994Common AnastrusSaltarina De Ala Azul ComúnEchelatus sempiternusNative2I
  
1995Eight-spotted LongtailCapucha PardaEctomis octomaculataNative13III
  
1996Azeta SkipperElbella azetaNative5III
  
1997Green FiretipBruna LisaElbella lamprusNative1I
  
1998Epargyreus barissesNative16III
  
1999Colossus SkipperSaltarín ColosoEpargyreus clavicornisNative17III
  
2000Epargyreus socusNative15III
  
2001Epargyreus sp.Native4I
  
2002Plateada ComúnEpargyreus tmolisNative189VI
  
2003Saltarín FúnebreErynnis funeralisNative184VI
  
2004Oxidada ClaraEuphyes subferrugineusNative1I
  
2005White Dot SkipperSaltarín Punto BlancoEutychide physcellaNative13III
  
2006Evansiella cordelaNative2I
  
2007Parda UniformeGesta austerusNative21IV
  
2008Gesta gestaNative11III
  
2009Gorgopas trochilusNot listed2I
  
2010Pyralina SkipperCola de TizaGorgythion beggaNative50V
  
2011BegginaGorgythion begginaNative11III
  
2012Gorgythion sp.Native1I
  
2013HermitErmitañoGrais stigmaticusNative12III
  
2014Granila paseasNative4I
  
2015Haza hazarmaNative1I
  
2016Saltarina PardaHedone catilinaNative123VI
  
2017Falsa PolillaHelias phalaenoidesNative20IV
  
2018AlanoHeliopetes alanaNative15III
  
2019Veined White SkipperBlanca RayadaHeliopetes arsalteNative40V
  
2020Heliopetes lavianaNot listed3I
  
2021Heliopetes libraNative56VI
  
2022Turk´s-cap White-skipperBlanca NiveaHeliopetes macairaNative2I
  
2023Heliopetes ochroleucaNative6III
  
2024Stained White-skipperBlanca Lomo NegroHeliopetes omrinaNative442VI
  
2025Ajedrezada de LunarHeliopyrgus americanusNative225VI
  
2026Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative75VI
  
2027Hesperiidae sp.Native60VI
  
2028Ancora SkipperSaltarina ManchadaHylephila ancoraNative9III
  
2029Saltarina Mancha CurvaHylephila fasciolataNative12III
  
2030Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative671VI
  
2031Hylephila signataNative12III
  
2032Hylephila venustusNative1I
  
2033CastañaIgapophilus rufusNative2I
  
2034Justinia koraNative1I
  
2035Lento krexoidesNative14III
  
2036Medialuna ComúnLerodea eufalaNative219VI
  
2037Lucida leopardusNative1I
  
2038Lucida luciaNative2I
  
2039Ludens silvaticusNative5III
  
2040Lycas devanesNative38V
  
2041Ozias Ruby-eyeFranja ÁmbarLychnuchoides oziasNative20IV
  
2042Lychnuchus celsusNot listed1I
  
2043Metrocles schrottkyiNative1I
  
2044Metron oropaNative1I
  
2045Escudo BlancoMilanion leucaspisNative8III
  
2046Reddish SkipperSaltarín BermejoMiltomiges cinnamomeaNative14III
  
2047Mimoniades versicolorNative1I
  
2048Mnasitheus submetallescensNative1I
  
2049AnitaMoeris annaNative2I
  
2050Menopis SkipperViolácea YungueñaMoeris menopisNative6III
  
2051Monca ornataNative16III
  
2052Monca pendaNative5III
  
2053Black-Dotted SkipperSaltarín PunteadoMucia zygiaNative4I
  
2054MenipoMenipoMylon maimonNative81VI
  
2055Pale MylonReticulada ClaraMylon pelopidasNative3I
  
2056EpígonoMyscelus amystisNative17III
  
2057Myscelus epimachiaNative1I
  
2058BishopObispoMysoria barcastusNative10III
  
2059Naevolus oriusNot listed4I
  
2060FocoNascus phocusNative7III
  
2061Duendecillo de OroNastra ethologusNative13III
  
2062Niconiades caesoNot listed3I
  
2063Niconiades lingaNot listed1I
  
2064Niconiades merendaNative3I
  
2065Stub-tailed SkipperJunglera VerdosaNiconiades xanthaphesNot listed1I
  
2066Parda CriollaNisoniades haywardiNative15III
  
2067MacarioNisoniades macariusNative29IV
  
2068Red-studded SkipperNoctuana haematospilaNot listed1I
  
2069NycteliosNyctelius nycteliusNative10III
  
2070Ochropyge ruficaudaNative1I
  
2071Fajada de MatorralOechydrus chersisNative11III
  
2072Olafia roscius rosciusNot listed2I
  
2073Ouleus fridericusNative3I
  
2074Panca subpunctuliNative3I
  
2075Panoquina fusinaNot listed1I
  
2076Purple-washed SkipperPanoquina lucasNative5III
  
2077Saltarín Alas LargasPanoquina ocolaNative65VI
  
2078Panoquina sp.Native3I
  
2079Parelbella ahiraNative1I
  
2080ElegantEleganteParphorus decoraNative8III
  
2081Parphorus pseudecorusNative1I
  
2082Parphorus sp.Native1I
  
2083Diablito Corona RojaPassova passovaNot listed2I
  
2084Pellicia costimaculaNative1I
  
2085Barrera VioláceaPellicia hersiliaNative8III
  
2086Pellicia rantaNative3I
  
2087Pellicia sp.Native2I
  
2088Pellicia vecinaNative2I
  
2089Perichares adelaNative6III
  
2090Perichares lotusNative6III
  
2091SenecaPerichares senecaNative15III
  
2092Perichares sp.Native1I
  
2093Phemiades pohliNot listed1I
  
2094Perpulcher SkipperElegante NaranjaPheraeus perpulcherNative1I
  
2095CarontePhocides charonNative6III
  
2096Phocides metrodorusNot listed2I
  
2097Mangrove SkipperSaltarina del ManglarPhocides pigmalionNative1I
  
2098Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative88VI
  
2099Polites premnasNative3I
  
2100Polyctor SkipperPolyctor polyctorNative1I
  
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