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Insects 116 - Systematic Listing

(112 speciess + 4 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 131

Last update: 03/10/2026 23:40:26

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Spain

General Information

Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula. It borders France and Andorra to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The geography of Spain is very diverse, with a wide range of ecosystems and environments, from the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Mountains to the plains of the Central Plateau and the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. The climate in Spain varies from the Mediterranean climate in the south and east to the oceanic climate in the north and the continental climate in the interior. The vegetation is also very varied, with oak and cork oak forests in the south, beech and oak forests in the north, and steppes and scrublands in the more arid areas.

To access Spain, there are several international airports, such as Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in the capital, Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Catalonia, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport in Andalusia. There are also important seaports, such as the Port of Valencia and the Port of Bilbao. The network of roads and highways in Spain is very extensive and well-maintained, making it easy to access different parts of the country. Additionally, there is a network of railways that connects the main cities, including the high-speed train AVE. To make nature observations, it is possible to access national and natural parks, such as Doñana National Park in Andalusia, Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park in Aragon, and Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in the Community of Madrid.

In terms of infrastructure and services, Spain has a wide range of accommodations, from hotels and hostels to rural houses and camping sites. There is also a great variety of restaurants and bars that offer traditional Spanish cuisine and local products. In rural and natural areas, it is possible to find interpretation centers and tourist information offices that provide information about places of interest and activities that can be done. However, it is important to note that some parks and natural areas may have access restrictions or require special permits to carry out certain activities, so it is recommended to inform oneself before planning a visit.

The best time to make nature observations in Spain depends on the region and the climate. In general, spring and autumn are the best seasons to enjoy the landscape and nature, as the weather is milder and more pleasant. In summer, the heat can be intense in some areas, especially in the south, while in winter, the weather can be colder and rainier in the north. It is essential to check the weather forecasts and plan the visit according to the weather conditions.

In summary, Spain is a country with great geographical and climatic diversity, offering a wide range of opportunities for nature observations. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to enjoy the natural beauty of Spain and explore its many parks and natural areas.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 19/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1MantodeaMantidaePraying MantisMantis religiosaNot listed1III
  
2Sphodromantis viridisNot listed2IV
  
3TarachodidaeIris oratoriaNot listed1III
  
4OdonataCalopterygidaeCalopteryx splendensNative1III
  
5LibellulidaeTrithemis annulataNot listed1III
  
6ColeopteraCarabidaeCarabus basilicusNot listed1III
  
7Carabus lusitanicusNot listed1III
  
8Carabus problematicusNot listed1III
  
9Carabus splendensNot listed1III
  
10Carabus violaceusNot listed1III
  
11CerambycidaeAgapanthia annularisNot listed1III
  
12Agapanthia asphodeliNot listed1III
  
13Agapanthia carduiNot listed1III
  
14Agapanthia irrorataNot listed1III
  
15Agapanthia suturalisNot listed1III
  
16Arhopalus ferusNative1III
  
17Aromia moschataNot listed1III
  
18Cerambyx welensiiNative2IV
  
19Certallum ebulinumNot listed1III
  
20Chlorophorus ruficornisNot listed1III
  
21Clytus arietisNot listed1III
  
22Iberodorcadion circumcinctumNot listed1III
  
23Iberodorcadion fuliginatorNot listed1III
  
24Iberodorcadion graellsiiNot listed1III
  
25Iberodorcadion segovianumNot listed1III
  
26Lepturobosca virensNot listed1III
  
27Monochamus galloprovincialisNot listed1III
  
28Nustera distigmaNot listed1III
  
29Oxymirus cursorNot listed1III
  
30Pachytodes cerambyciformisNot listed1III
  
31Phytoecia caeruleaNot listed1III
  
32Plagionotus andreuiNot listed1III
  
33Pseudovadonia lividaNot listed1III
  
34Rosalia alpinaNot listed1III
  
35Ruptela maculataNot listed1III
  
36Stenopterus aterNot listed1III
  
37Stenostola dubiaNot listed1III
  
38Stenurella melanuraNot listed1III
  
39Stenurella nigraNot listed1III
  
40Stictoleptura fulvaNot listed1III
  
41Stictoleptura hybridaNot listed1III
  
42Stictoleptura stragulataNot listed1III
  
43Strictoleptura rubraNot listed1III
  
44GeotrupidaeGeotrupes mutatorNot listed1III
  
45Thorectes nitidusNot listed1III
  
46Trypocopris pyrenaeusNative1III
  
47Typhaeus momusNot listed1III
  
48Typhaeus typhoeusNot listed1III
  
49LucanidaeDorcus parallelipipedusNot listed1III
  
50Lucanus cervusNot listed1III
  
51MeloidaeAceiteraBerberomeloe majalisNot listed3V
  
52ScarabaeidaeBubas bisonNot listed1III
  
53Bubas bubalusNot listed1III
  
54Copris hispanusNot listed1III
  
55Copris lunarisNot listed1III
  
56Gymnopleurus flagellatusNot listed1III
  
57Onthophagus vaccaNot listed1III
  
58Oryctes nasicornisNot listed1III
  
59Phyllognathus excavatusNot listed1III
  
60Scarabaeus cicatricosusNot listed1III
  
61Scarabaeus sacerNot listed1III
  
62Scarabaeus semipunctatusNot listed1III
  
63Sisyphus schaefferiNot listed1III
  
64LepidopteraErebidaeCymbalophora pudicaNative3V
  
65GeometridaeAnthometra plumulariaNot listed1III
  
66Aspitates ochreariaNot listed1III
  
67Cabera exanthemataNot listed1III
  
68Yellow ShellCamptogramma bilineataNot listed1III
  
69Charissa mucidariaNot listed1III
  
70Charissa pullataNot listed1III
  
71Cyclophora puppillariaNot listed1III
  
72Eupithecia oxycedrataNot listed1III
  
73HesperiidaeMallow SkipperPiquitos CastañaCarcharodus alceaeNot listed1III
  
74LasiocampidaeLackey MothMalacosoma neustriaNot listed2IV
  
75LycaenidaeAricia montensisNative1III
  
76Lycaena phlaeasNot listed1III
  
77Mariposa Azul ComúnPolyommatus icarusNot listed1III
  
78NoctuidaeOruga VariadaPeridroma sauciaNative1III
  
79NotodontidaePine Processionary MothProcesionaria del PinoProcessionária-do-pinheiroThaumetopoea pityocampaNot listed2IV
  
80NymphalidaeArgynnis pandoraNot listed1III
  
81Mariposa del MadroñoCharaxes jasiusNot listed1III
  
82MegeraLasiommata megeraNative2IV
  
83EgeriaPararge aegeriaNot listed2IV
  
84Lobito ListadoPyronia bathsebaNative1III
  
85Red AdmiralVanessa atalantaNative2IV
  
86Painted LadyVanessa carduiNot listed1III
  
87PapilionidaeMacaónPapilio machaonNative2IV
  
88Zerynthia ruminaNot listed1III
  
89PieridaeSmall Cabbage WhitePieris rapaeNot listed1III
  
90SphingidaeEsfinge ColibríMacroglossum stellatarumNot listed3V
  
91OrthopteraAcrididaeEyprepocnemis ploransNative1III
  
92GryllidaeGryllus bimaculatusNot listed1III
  
93HemipteraCoreidaeLeptoglossus gonagraNative1III
  
94Phyllomorpha laciniataNative1III
  
95PentatomidaeCarpocoris fuscispinusNative1III
  
96Carpocoris pudicusNative1III
  
97Dolycoris baccarumNative1III
  
98Eurydema ornataNative1III
  
99Graphosoma italicumNative1III
  
100Graphosoma semipunctatumNative1III
  
101Holcogaster fibulataNative1III
  
102Southern Green Stink BugChinche HediondaPercevejo-Fedorento-VerdeNezara viridulaNative2IV
  
103Rhaphigaster nebulosaNative1III
  
104DipteraAnthomyiidaeAnthomyia pluvialisNative1III
  
105EmpididaeEmpididae sp.Native1III
  
106MuscidaeNeomyia cornicinaNot listed1III
  
107SyrphidaeEpisyrphus balteatusNative1III
  
108Paragus bicolorNative1III
  
109TachinidaeTachinidae sp.Native1III
  
110TephritidaeCapitites ramulosaNative1III
  
111Mosca de la FrutaCeratitis capitataNot listed1III
  
112TipulidaeTipula sp.Native1III
  
113HymenopteraApidaeBombus sp.Not listed1III
  
114Violet Carpenter BeeAbeja Carpintera VioletaAbelha-carpinteira-violetaXylocopa violaceaNot listed1III
  
115FormicidaeHormiga Roja EuropeaFormica rufaNot listed1III
  
116VespidaeEuropean Paper WaspFalsa Chaqueta AmarillaPolistes dominulaNative1III
  
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