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(78 speciess + 41 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 128

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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
1AraneaeAnyphaenidaeTasata sp.Native
  
2AraneidaeAraña Tejedora RojaAlpaida gallardoiNative
  
3DesidaeBadumna longinquaNative
  
4Metaltella simoniNative
  
5LycosidaeAraña Lobo Vientre ClaroSchizocosa malitiosaNative
  
6SalticidaeAphirape sp.Native
  
7Cotinusa vittataNative
  
8Megafreya sutrixNative
  
9Menemerus semilimbatusNative
  
10Saitis variegatusNative
  
11ScytodidaeAraña EscupidoraScytodes globulaNative
  
12SegestriidaeAriadna sp.Native
  
13SparassidaeArañon del MontePolybetes pythagoricusNative
  
14TheridiidaeParasteatoda tepidariorumNative
  
15Steatoda grossaNative
  
16ThomisidaeThomisidae sp.Native
  
17Tmarus sp.Native
  
18TrachelidaeTrachelopachys sp.Native
  
19DermapteraLabiduridaeRed EarwigTijereta CosteraLabidura ripariaNative
  
20EmbiopteraOligotomidaeOligotomidae sp.Native
  
21NeuropteraChrysopidaeChrysopidae sp.Native
  
22OdonataLibellulidaeMicrathyria sp.Native
  
23ColeopteraChrysomelidaeAlagoasa sp.Native
  
24Black-winged Longhorn BeetleEscarabajo Del MburucuyáBesouro-de-élitros-negrosCacoscelis nigripennisNative
  
25Vaquita de San AntonioDiabrotica speciosaNative
  
26Systena sp.Native
  
27CoccinellidaeVaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNative
  
28Vaquita Multicolor AsiáticaHarmonia axyridisExotic
  
29Vedalia BeetleCatarina CardenalRodolia cardinalisNative
  
30CurculionidaeFuller´s Rose WeevilNaupactus cervinusNative
  
31Burrito de la VidNaupactus xanthographusNative
  
32LepidopteraElachistidaeElachistidae sp.Native
  
33ErebidaeArctiini sp.Native
  
34Dysschema sacrificaNative
  
35GeometridaeGeometridae sp.Native
  
36HesperiidaeCanna SkipperEnrolladora ComúnCynea cannaeNative
  
37Fiery SkipperSaltarina AmarillaHylephila phyleusNative
  
38LycaenidaeYuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
39Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative
  
40NymphalidaeGulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
41BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
42Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNative
  
43PapilionidaeGiant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
44PieridaeLechera ComúnTatochila autodiceNative
  
45Limoncito ComúnTeriocolias devaNative
  
46TortricidaeTortricidae sp.Native
  
47OrthopteraAcrididaeRonderosia bergiiNative
  
48MogoplistidaeOrnebius sp.Native
  
49TettigoniidaeDasyscelus normalisNative
  
50Grammadera claraNative
  
51Neoconocephalus sp.Native
  
52Scaphura elegansNative
  
53HemipteraAcanaloniidaeAcanalonia chlorisNative
  
54AphididaePulgón VerdeMyzus persicaeNative
  
55BelostomatidaeGiant Water BugChinche de Agua GiganteBarata-d’água GiganteLethocerus annulipesNative
  
56CicadellidaeChicharrita VerdeCigarrinha-verdeBucephalogonia xanthophisNative
  
57Cicadellidae sp.Native
  
58Chicharrita RayadaSibovia sagataNative
  
59CoreidaeChinche Americana Del PinoLeptoglossus occidentalisNative
  
60FlatidaeFlatidae sp.Native
  
61PentatomidaeChinche VerdeEdessa meditabundaNative
  
62Loxa sp.Native
  
63TingidaeChinche de la LantanaTeleonemia sp.Native
  
64DipteraAgromyzidaeMelanagromyza neotropicaNative
  
65AnthomyiidaeAnthomyia punctipennisNative
  
66AsilidaeMallophora sp.Native
  
67BibionidaeDilophus pectoralisNative
  
68CalliphoridaeCalliphora vicinaNative
  
69Chrysomya megacephalaNative
  
70Mosca de la CarneCochliomyia macellariaNative
  
71Lucilia sericataNative
  
72ChloropidaeThaumatomyia sp.Native
  
73CulicidaeYellow Fever MosquitoMosquito de la Fiebre AmarillaAedes aegyptiExotic
  
74DolichopodidaeDolichopodidae sp.Native
  
75DrosophilidaeDrosophila sp.Native
  
76Leucophenga maculosaNative
  
77MuscidaeAtherigona reversuraNative
  
78PlatypezidaePlatypezidae sp.Native
  
79PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNative
  
80SarcophagidaeOxysarcodexia paulistanensisNative
  
81Sarcophaga sp.Native
  
82SyrphidaeMosca TigreEristalinus taeniopsNative
  
83Eristalis tenaxNative
  
84Palpada sp.Native
  
85Platycheirus sp.Native
  
86Syritta flaviventrisNative
  
87Syrphus sp.Native
  
88Toxomerus cf. duplicatusNative
  
89Corn-feeding Syrphid FlyToxomerus politusNative
  
90TephritidaeMosca de la FrutaMosca-das-frutasAnastrepha fraterculusNative
  
91UlidiidaePterotaenia fasciataNative
  
92HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaExotic
  
93Bombus pauloensisNative
  
94Bombus sp.Native
  
95Xylocopa augustiNative
  
96BraconidaeBraconidae sp.Native
  
97CrabronidaeCrabronidae sp.Native
  
98FormicidaePseudomyrmex sp.Native
  
99HalictidaeAugochloropsis sp.Native
  
100Lasioglossum sp.Native
  
101MegachilidaeAbeja Cortadora de HojasMegachile sp.Native
  
102SphecidaeIsodontia sp.Native
  
103TorymidaeTorymidae sp.Not listed
  
104VespidaePolistes cinerascensNative
  
105Avispa ColoradaPolistes sp. subg. AphanilopterusNative
  
106StylommatophoraHelicidaeGarden SnailCaracol Común de JardinCornu aspersumNative
  
107OxychilidaeCaracol de Vidrio AzulOxychilus draparnaudiExotic
  
108SquamataAmphisbaenidaeViborita Ciega de Cabeza en CuñaAmphisbaena kingiiNative
  
109ColubridaeCulebra de Vientre RojoHelicops leopardinusNative
  
110Patagonian Green RacerCulebra del PastizalPhilodryas patagoniensisNative
  
111ColumbiformesColumbidaePicazuro PigeonPaloma PicazuróPomba-asa-brancaPatagioenas picazuroNative
 LC 
112Spot-winged PigeonPaloma ManchadaPomba-do-orvalhoPatagioenas maculosaNative
 LC 
113ApodiformesTrochilidaeWhite-throated HummingbirdPicaflor Garganta BlancaBeija-flor-de-papo-brancoLeucochloris albicollisNative
 LC 
114PiciformesPicidaeGreen-barred WoodpeckerCarpintero Real ComúnPica-pau-verde-barradoColaptes melanochlorosNative
 LC 
115PasseriformesTyrannidaeGreat KiskadeeBenteveo ComúnBem-te-viPitangus sulphuratusNative
 LC 
116FurnariidaeRufous HorneroHorneroJoão-de-barroFurnarius rufusNative
 LC 
117MimidaeChalk-browed MockingbirdCalandria GrandeSabiá-do-campoMimus saturninusNative
 LC 
118TurdidaeRufous-bellied ThrushZorzal ColoradoSabiá-laranjeiraTurdus rufiventrisNative
 LC 
119IcteridaeGreyish BaywingTordo MúsicoAsa-de-telhaAgelaioides badiusNative
 LC 
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