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Results 11.050 - Systematic Listing

(9.205 speciess + 1.845 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 2.086.539

Last update: 22/09/2026 23:40:31

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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
6301LepidopteraHesperiidaeParda CriollaNisoniades haywardiNative15II
  
6302MacarioNisoniades macariusNative29II
  
6303Red-studded SkipperNoctuana haematospilaNot listed1I
  
6304NycteliosNyctelius nycteliusNative10II
  
6305Ochropyge ruficaudaNative1I
  
6306Fajada de MatorralOechydrus chersisNative11II
  
6307Olafia roscius rosciusNot listed2I
  
6308Ouleus fridericusNative3I
  
6309Panca subpunctuliNative3I
  
6310Panoquina fusinaNot listed1I
  
6311Purple-washed SkipperPanoquina lucasNative5II
  
6312Saltarín Alas LargasPanoquina ocolaNative65III
  
6313Panoquina sp.Native3I
  
6314Parelbella ahiraNative1I
  
6315ElegantEleganteParphorus decoraNative8II
  
6316Parphorus pseudecorusNative1I
  
6317Parphorus sp.Native1I
  
6318Diablito Corona RojaPassova passovaNot listed2I
  
6319Pellicia costimaculaNative1I
  
6320Barrera VioláceaPellicia hersiliaNative8II
  
6321Pellicia rantaNative3I
  
6322Pellicia sp.Native2I
  
6323Pellicia vecinaNative2I
  
6324Perichares adelaNative6II
  
6325Perichares lotusNative6II
  
6326SenecaPerichares senecaNative15II
  
6327Perichares sp.Native1I
  
6328Phemiades pohliNot listed1I
  
6329Perpulcher SkipperElegante NaranjaPheraeus perpulcherNative1I
  
6330CarontePhocides charonNative6II
  
6331Phocides metrodorusNot listed2I
  
6332Mangrove SkipperSaltarina del ManglarPhocides pigmalionNative1I
  
6333Saltarín SangrantePhocides polybiusNative88III
  
6334Polites premnasNative3I
  
6335Polyctor SkipperPolyctor polyctorNative1I
  
6336Tensa Tufted-skipperOrillera De CuñaPolyctor tensaNative1I
  
6337Polygonus leoNative4I
  
6338Polygonus manueliNot listed2I
  
6339Polygonus savignyNative1I
  
6340Pompeius SkipperSaltarina Parda De PompeyaPompeius pompeiusNative5II
  
6341Propertius propertiusNot listed1I
  
6342Saltarín de MercurioProteides mercuriusNative5II
  
6343Psoralis stacaraNative7II
  
6344Colombian Chequered SkipperPyrgus adeptaNative1I
  
6345Bocchoris Checkered SkipperAjedrezada NorteñaPyrgus bocchorisNative6II
  
6346Pyrgus fidesNative10II
  
6347Common CheckeredAjedrezada ComúnPyrgus orcusNative682VI
  
6348Ajedrezada MenorPyrgus orcynoidesNative723VI
  
6349Pyrgus sp.Native1I
  
6350Red-abdomen SkipperDiablitoSaltadora-de-abdômen-vermelhoPyrrhopyge charybdisNative21II
  
6351Pyrrhopyge pelotaNative14II
  
6352Pyrrhopygopsis socratesNative5II
  
6353LanceLanzaPythonides lanceaNot listed4I
  
6354CelesteQuadrus cerialisNative18II
  
6355U-lucida Blue SkipperCeleste PálidaQuadrus u-lucidaNative5II
  
6356Remella remusNative7II
  
6357Saliana triangularisNative2I
  
6358Noctámbula OceladaSarmientoia faustinusNative4I
  
6359Sarmientoia sp.Native1I
  
6360Saturnus reticulataNative3I
  
6361Sodalia argyrospilaNative1I
  
6362Coler SkipperSaltarín PardoSodalia colerNative15II
  
6363LilitaSostrata bifasciataNative10II
  
6364Faja De CieloSostrata cronionNative10II
  
6365Spathilepia cloniusNative6II
  
6366Rabuda GolondrinaSpicauda procneNative53III
  
6367Coludo SimpleSpicauda simpliciusNative59III
  
6368Spicauda sp.Native2I
  
6369Rabuda TerrosaSpicauda teleusNative2I
  
6370Staphylus ascalonNative3I
  
6371Staphylus chlorocephalaNot listed1I
  
6372Staphylus fasciatusNative1I
  
6373Incisus ScallopwingPobrecita RecortadaStaphylus incisusNative6II
  
6374Staphylus melainaNot listed1I
  
6375Staphylus melangonNative1I
  
6376Staphylus minorNative1I
  
6377Pobrecita OnduladaStaphylus musculusNative56III
  
6378Oeta ScallopwingPobrecita AnguladaStaphylus oetaNot listed4I
  
6379Staphylus sp.Native1I
  
6380Staphylus tucumanusNative7II
  
6381Synale hylaspesNot listed3I
  
6382SiliusSynapte siliusNative4I
  
6383Rabo AmarilloTelegonus anaphusNative3I
  
6384Telemiades antiopeNot listed2I
  
6385Telemiades laogonusNot listed1I
  
6386Mercurial SkipperTheagenes albiplagaNative14II
  
6387Falcada RibereñaTheagenes dichrousNative102III
  
6388Joya YungueñaThespieus argentinaNative4I
  
6389Thespieus aspernatusNative6II
  
6390Thespieus catochraNative2I
  
6391Thespieus dalmanNative5II
  
6392Tespio Punta OscuraThespieus ethemidesNative14II
  
6393Thespieus joraNot listed3I
  
6394Thespieus lutetiaNot listed1I
  
6395Thespieus xarinaNative2I
  
6396Thespieus xarippeNative2I
  
6397Tigasis perloidesNative3I
  
6398Timochares trifasciataNative15II
  
6399Tirynthia confluaNative1I
  
6400Virilis SkipperTirynthoides virilisNot listed1I
  
6401TitánTisias lesueurNot listed1I
  
6402Geometrina SkipperTrina geometrinaNative34II
  
6403Troyus diversaNative1I
  
6404Turesis complanulaNot listed2I
  
6405Cauda TierraTyphedanus undulatusNative9II
  
6406Urbanus albimargoNative12II
  
6407Bells LongtailUrbanus belliNot listed2I
  
6408Urbanus chalcoNot listed1I
  
6409White TipsPuntas BlancasUrbanus doryssusNative8II
  
6410Elmina LongtailRabuda AndinaUrbanus elminaNot listed2I
  
6411Esmeralda LongtailSaltarina Coluda EsmeraldaUrbanus esmeraldusNot listed8II
  
6412Esta LongtailRabuda ChicaUrbanus estaNative4I
  
6413Coludo VerdosoUrbanus proteusNative90III
  
6414Urbanus sp.Native16II
  
6415Teleus SkipperRabuda TerrosaUrbanus teleusNative111III
  
6416Rabuda de CobreUrbanus zagorusNative4I
  
6417Vacerra caniolaNot listed1I
  
6418Vacerra evansiNative8II
  
6419Inca SkipperArañada LiláceaVehilius incaNot listed2I
  
6420Arañada VenosaVehilius stictomenesNative35II
  
6421Vettius diversaNative14II
  
6422Vettius lucretiusNative5II
  
6423MarkMarcosVettius marcusNot listed4I
  
6424Vinius letisNative1I
  
6425Saltarín BelloVinius pulcherrimusNative25II
  
6426Vinius tryhanaNot listed1I
  
6427Barrada LiláceaViola minorNative72III
  
6428Spotted FringesOrlas ManchadasVirga austrinusNative12II
  
6429Silvanus SkipperBrincador Cuadriculado CorrentinoVirga silvanusNot listed1I
  
6430Wahydra bellaNative4I
  
6431RojizaWallengrenia premnasNative38II
  
6432Wallengrenia sp.Not listed1I
  
6433Band-spotted SkipperBrincadora PunteadaXeniades chalestraNot listed2I
  
6434OrchamusOrchamusXeniades orchamusNot listed5II
  
6435Window-winged SkipperJenófanesXenophanes tryxusNative81III
  
6436Mys SkipperSaltarín RetamaZariaspes mysNot listed1I
  
6437Zenis jebusNative15II
  
6438Zenis minosNative1I
  
6439Bruised SkipperRabona BlancaZera hyacinthinusNative5II
  
6440Zera tetrastigmaNot listed4I
  
6441Brincadora ModestaZopyrion evenorNative41II
  
6442LasiocampidaeArtace cribrariaNot listed5II
  
6443Artace sp.Not listed1I
  
6444Euglyphis praedicabilisNative2I
  
6445Euglyphis sp.Native12II
  
6446Euglyphis submarginalisNative4I
  
6447Labedera primitivaNative1I
  
6448Labedera proximaNative5II
  
6449Lasiocampidae sp.Native11II
  
6450Macromphalia sp.Native3I
  
6451Mesera rimicolaNative8II
  
6452Tolype bipunctataNative1I
  
6453Tolype incertaNative1I
  
6454Tolype indecisaNative2I
  
6455Tolype sp.Not listed2I
  
6456Tolype ventriosaNot listed1I
  
6457LimacodidaeDisk CaterpillarOruga BabosaLagarta-discoAcharia bonaerensisNative12II
  
6458Acharia sp.Native3I
  
6459Euclea sp.Not listed1I
  
6460Miresa clarissaNative1I
  
6461Paraclea pretiosaNative1I
  
6462Parasa mionexiaNot listed1I
  
6463Parasa sp.Not listed2I
  
6464Perola villosipesNot listed7II
  
6465Phobetron hipparchiaNative5II
  
6466LycaenidaeStrophius HairstreakSedosa Gris NorteñaAllosmaitia strophiusNative1I
  
6467Cebrita SerranaArawacus binangulaNative15II
  
6468Arawacus dolylasNative1I
  
6469ÉlidaArawacus ellidaNative71III
  
6470Arawacus meliboeusNative8II
  
6471Separata StripestreakArawacus separataNative52III
  
6472Arcas imperialisNative4I
  
6473Arzecla nubilumNative1I
  
6474Frotadora Marrón ComúnArzecla tucumanensisNative7II
  
6475Atlides mismaNot listed1I
  
6476Black-veined HairstreakEstriada ComúnAtlides polybeNative27II
  
6477Atlides targheliaNative8II
  
6478Vanessoides HairstreakAmalgamadaAubergina vanessoidesNot listed1I
  
6479Frotadora Parda ArgentinaBadecla argentinensisNative13II
  
6480Frotadora Parda-clarissaBadecla clarissaNot listed1I
  
6481OrnamentadaBrangas getusNot listed3I
  
6482Brevianta celelataNative2I
  
6483Calycopis belleraNative3I
  
6484Frotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative112III
  
6485Calycopis sp.Native3I
  
6486Camissecla vesperNative1I
  
6487Orange Beauty SpotLunar NaranjaCelmia celmusNot listed3I
  
6488Chalybs janiasNot listed1I
  
6489Silver-banded HairstreakBanda de PlataChlorostrymon simaethisNative71III
  
6490FurtivaCryptaenota latreiilliiNot listed1I
  
6491Green HairstreakFrotadora Esmeralda ComúnCyanophrys acasteNative40II
  
6492Frotadora Esmeralda ArgentinaCyanophrys argentinensisNative3I
  
6493HerodotoCyanophrys herodotusNot listed4I
  
6494Frotadora Esmeralda ColudaCyanophrys remusNative55III
  
6495Dycia carnicaNative3I
  
6496EndimiónElectrostrymon endymionNot listed5II
  
6497Enos tharaNative1I
  
6498Latreille´s HairstreakAlhaja HojaEvenus latreilliiNot listed2I
  
6499Alhaja EleganteEvenus regalisNative4I
  
6500Hanno BlueHemiargus hannoNative74III
  
6501Heoda atacamaNot listed1I
  
6502Hypostrymon asaNative1I
  
6503Brazilian HairstreakLindura BrasileñaIgnata brasiliensisNot listed1I
  
6504Damita CobrizaItylos mozaNative10II
  
6505Janthecla auroraNot listed4I
  
6506Kolana ligurinaNot listed2I
  
6507Laothus phydelaNative3I
  
6508YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative470V
  
6509Hirsuta HairstreakDistinguidaMagnastigma hirsutaNative5II
  
6510Micandra sylvanaNative2I
  
6511Michaelus iraNative1I
  
6512Mariposa Sedosa VariegadaMichaelus jebusNative1I
  
6513Thordesa HairstreakFulgurante AzuladaMichaelus thordesaNative1I
  
6514Ministrymon aziaNative7II
  
6515Frotadora Menor PunteadaMinistrymon cruentaNative15II
  
6516Ministrymon gammaNative9II
  
6517CobrizaMinistrymon sanguinalisNative135III
  
6518Frotadora Menor BlancaMinistrymon unaNative15II
  
6519Nesiostrymon calchiniaNative4I
  
6520Frotadora Oscura SerranaOcaria arculaNative11II
  
6521Ocaria ocrisiaNative11II
  
6522ThalesThalesOcaria thalesNative10II
  
6523Ostrinotes sophoclesNative10II
  
6524Paiwarria venuliusNot listed3I
  
6525Hebraeus HairstreakDeslumbrante AzulPanthiades hebraeusNative3I
  
6526Panthiades phalerosNot listed2I
  
6527Paralycaedes vapaNative3I
  
6528Paralycaeides vapaNative3I
  
6529Parrhasius orgiaNative8II
  
6530Black-spot HairstreakParrhasius polibetesNative4I
  
6531Cillutincarae HairstreakMoradaPenaincisalia cillutincaraeNative7II
  
6532Pseudolucia andinaNot listed2I
  
6533Pseudolucia argentinaNot listed1I
  
6534Pseudolucia collinaNot listed1I
  
6535Pseudolucia grataNot listed1I
  
6536Pseudolucia sosneadoNot listed1I
  
6537Marsyas HairstreakMarsiasPseudolycaena marsyasNative45II
  
6538Malina HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada ComúnRekoa malinaNative32II
  
6539Marius HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada VariadaRekoa mariusNot listed1I
  
6540Tiger-eye HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada GrandeRekoa metonNative3I
  
6541Gold-bordered HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada de Franjas CurvasRekoa palegonNative50III
  
6542Rekoa stagiraNot listed1I
  
6543Pavonada AzulStrephonota ambraxNot listed1I
  
6544Strephonota sphinxNative1I
  
6545Strymon astiochaNative2I
  
6546Smaller Lantana ButterflyFrotadora EnanaStrymon bazochiiNative172III
  
6547Bubastus Scrub HairstreakFrotadora PunteadaStrymon bubastusNative6II
  
6548Tailless Scrub-hairstreakStrymon cestriNative24II
  
6549Frotadora SerranaStrymon eremicaNative48III
  
6550Frotadora ComúnStrymon eurytulusNative382V
  
6551Strymon lucenaNative27II
  
6552Strymon muluchaNative15II
  
6553Strymon niveaNative3I
  
6554Frotadora AndinaStrymon oribataNative2I
  
6555Frotadora GrisáceaStrymon ranaNative8II
  
6556Red-crescent Scrub-HairstreakFrotadora Línea FuscaStrymon rufofuscaNative71III
  
6557Strymon sp.Native38II
  
6558Frotadora AzulinaStrymon veteratorNative9II
  
6559Symbiopsis lenitasNative4I
  
6560Thaeides theiaNot listed1I
  
6561Thereus pseudarculaNative2I
  
6562Deniva HairstreakTheritas denivaNot listed1I
  
6563HemónTheritas hemonNative9II
  
6564Theritas triquetraNative1I
  
6565Tmolus cydraraNative1I
  
6566Red-spotted HairstreakTmolus echionNative8II
  
6567Ziegleria hesperitisNative4I
  
6568Cyna BlueMiríZizula cynaNative19II
  
6569MegalopygidaeAithorape albicostataNative1I
  
6570Megalopyge albicollisNative5II
  
6571Gusano PolloMegalopyge lanataNot listed1I
  
6572Megalopyge nudaNative1I
  
6573Megalopyge radiataNot listed1I
  
6574Megalopyge sp.Native6II
  
6575Megalopyge vulpinaNative3I
  
6576Norape sp.Native9II
  
6577Podalia dimidiataNot listed1I
  
6578Podalia schadeiNative1I
  
6579Podalia sp.Not listed5II
  
6580Trosia nigropunctigeraNative3I
  
6581MimallonidaeAceclostria cordubensisNative1I
  
6582Aceclostria musNot listed2I
  
6583Tolypida amaryllisNot listed2I
  
6584Tostallo albescensNative1I
  
6585Trogoptera jonicaNative2I
  
6586Vanenga medioroseaNot listed1I
  
6587NoctuidaeAcontia lucidaNative3I
  
6588Agrotis bilituraNative5II
  
6589Dark Sword-grassGusano GrasientoAgrotis ipsilonNative11II
  
6590Agrotis malefidaNative2I
  
6591Agrotis sp.Not listed3I
  
6592Anicla infectaNative16II
  
6593Anicla sp.Native1I
  
6594Velvetbean Caterpillar MothGusano de las LeguminosasAnticarsia gemmatalisNative171III
  
6595Aphomia sp.Not listed1I
  
6596Argidia wedelinaNative4I
  
6597Golden LooperArgyrogramma verrucaNative5II
  
6598Argyrosticta decumanaNot listed1I
  
6599Black Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNative187III
  
6600Aucula magnificaNot listed1I
  
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