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Insects 85 - Systematic Listing

(64 speciess + 21 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 97

Last update: 04/10/2026 11:40:27

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Mexico

General Information

México is a country located in the southeast of North America, bordered to the north by the United States, to the south and southeast by Guatemala and Belize, and to the west and southwest by the Pacific Ocean. To the east, the country has a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The geography of México is very diverse, with a wide range of ecoregions and environments, from deserts and mountains to forests and coastlines. The country has a large number of protected natural areas, such as national parks, biosphere reserves, and areas for the protection of flora and fauna.

The geographical location of México allows it to have a wide range of climates, from the warm and humid climate of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea coasts, to the dry and warm climate of the northern deserts. The western and eastern sierra madres are two of the most important mountain ranges in the country, and offer a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The Yucatán Peninsula is a unique region, with characteristic geology and vegetation. The most important rivers in México are the Bravo River, the Grande River, the Usumacinta River, and the Grijalva River, which offer a wide range of aquatic habitats.

To access México, there are several transportation options, including international flights to the airports of Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, among others. It is also possible to arrive by land, through the borders with the United States, Guatemala, and Belize. Once inside the country, there is a network of roads and highways that connect the main cities and regions. The roads and trails in natural areas can be more difficult to navigate, and it is recommended to hire a guide or use specialized transportation services. It is essential to check the schedules and weather conditions before embarking on a trip, as they can vary depending on the region and time of year.

In terms of infrastructure and services, México has a wide range of options, from hotels and restaurants to shops and markets. In natural areas, it is possible to find basic services, such as accommodation and food, in nearby towns and communities. However, it is essential to plan ahead and verify the availability of services in the region to be visited. It is recommended to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations to access protected natural areas, and to respect the regulations and restrictions established to protect the environment.

The geography and climate of México offer a wide range of opportunities to observe nature, from birdwatching and mammal observation to the exploration of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The diversity of landscapes and ecosystems in the country makes it an attractive destination for those who seek to experience the natural richness of the region. It is essential to plan ahead and respect the environment and local communities to ensure a safe and enriching experience.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 20/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1MantodeaMantidaeLeaf-mimicking MantisMantis Cabeza De HojaChoeradodis rhombicollisNot listed1III
  
2NeuropteraChrysopidaeLeón de los PulgonesChrysoperla asoralisNative1III
  
3OdonataAeshnidaeZurcidora de JalapaRhionaeschna jalapensisNot listed1III
  
4CoenagrionidaeAzulilla De Arroyo Del PeténArgia gaumeriNative1III
  
5Enallagma sp.Not listed1III
  
6Black-fronted ForktailCaballito Pigmeo VerdeIschnura denticollisNot listed1III
  
7LibellulidaeFlame SkimmerRayadora FlameadaLibellula saturataNot listed1III
  
8Cardinal MeadowhawkRayadora CardenalSympetrum illotumNative1III
  
9ColeopteraCerambycidaeAchryson surinamumNative1III
  
10Hippopsis lemniscataNative1III
  
11Trachyderes succinctusNative1III
  
12ChrysomelidaeCottonwood Leaf BeetleEscarabajo De Las Hojas Del ÁlamoChrysomela scriptaNot listed1III
  
13CurculionidaeFuller´s Rose WeevilNaupactus cervinusNot listed1III
  
14Peltophorus polymitusNot listed1III
  
15MeloidaeEpicauta mexicanaNot listed1III
  
16ScarabaeidaeMayate de la CalabazaEuphoria basalisNot listed1III
  
17LepidopteraCastniidaeScrewwormGusano BarrenadorTelchin atymniusNot listed2IV
  
18CrambidaePalpita sp.Not listed1III
  
19ErebidaeHypercompe sp.Not listed1III
  
20Small MocisGusano MedidorMocis latipesNative1III
  
21Selenisa sueroidesNative1III
  
22Thysania zenobiaNative1III
  
23GelechiidaeDichomeris sp.Not listed1III
  
24HesperiidaePale SicklewingAchlyodes pallidaNative1III
  
25Dorantes LongtailColudo Manchas DoradasCecropterus dorantesNative2IV
  
26Mexican Umber SkipperSaltarina De La Sombra MexicanaLon vitellinaNative1III
  
27LycaenidaeMarine BlueAzul MarinaLeptotes marinaNot listed1III
  
28NoctuidaeBilobed Looper MothMegalographa bilobaNot listed1III
  
29NolidaeNolidae sp.Not listed1III
  
30NymphalidaeMariposa LechuzaCaligo illioneusNot listed1III
  
31Reina NaranjaDanaus gilippusNot listed1III
  
32Anna`s Eighty-eightMariposa 88Diaethria annaNot listed1III
  
33Juno OscuraDione junoNot listed1III
  
34MonetaDione monetaNative3V
  
35Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNot listed1III
  
36Zebra Longwing ButterflyMariposa CebraHeliconius charithoniaNot listed1III
  
37Heliconius ismeniusNative1III
  
38DagaMarpesia petreusNative2IV
  
39PoráMorpho helenorNot listed1III
  
40Camberwell BeautyVelo de DueloAntiopaNymphalis antiopaNot listed1III
  
41American Painted LadyVanesa AmericanaBela-dama-americanaVanessa virginiensisNot listed1III
  
42PapilionidaeMagnificent SwallowtailMariposa Cometa QuexquémetlPapilio garamasNative3V
  
43Mariposa Cometa XochiquetzalPapilio multicaudataNative4VI
  
44PieridaeColias eurythemeNot listed1III
  
45Mountain WhiteMariposa Blanca del MastuerzoLeptophobia aripaNot listed1III
  
46Dainty SulphurMariposa NataliaNathalis ioleNot listed1III
  
47MorningMañanitaPhoebis phileaNot listed1III
  
48Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNot listed1III
  
49PterophoridaeStenoptilodes sematodactylaNative1III
  
50SaturniidaeMariposa Grande de OjitosAutomeris coresusNative1III
  
51Automeris sp.Not listed1III
  
52Copaxa multifenestrataNative1III
  
53Leucanella viridescensNative2IV
  
54SphingidaeGaudy SphinxGusano de la ParraEsfinge-da-videiraEumorpha labruscaeNative2IV
  
55OrthopteraAcrididaeMelanoplus sp.Not listed1III
  
56GryllidaeTropical House CricketGrillo RayadoGryllodes sigillatusNative1III
  
57Gryllodes sp.Native1III
  
58TettigoniidaeMicrocentrum sp.Not listed1III
  
59HemipteraCercopidaeProsapia igniferaNative1III
  
60CoreidaeChinche FoliadaAnisoscelis affinisNot listed1III
  
61Chinche Gigante XamuisThasus gigasNot listed1III
  
62PentatomidaeRed-bordered Stink BugChinche de Bordes RojosEdessa rufomarginataNot listed1III
  
63Euschistus sp.Not listed1III
  
64Loxa viridisNative1III
  
65Rice Paddy BugChinche del ArrozOebalus ypsilongriseusNative1III
  
66Padaeus trivittatusNot listed1III
  
67DipteraBombyliidaeCyananthrax cyanopteraNative1III
  
68CalliphoridaeCalliphoridae sp.Not listed1III
  
69Chrysomya sp.Not listed1III
  
70Lucilia sp.Not listed1III
  
71DolichopodidaeCondylostylus sp.Not listed1III
  
72PsychodidaeDrain flyMosca de la Humedad Clogmia albipunctataNot listed1III
  
73RhinophoridaeRhinophoridae sp.Not listed1III
  
74SarcophagidaeSarcophaga sp.Not listed1III
  
75Sarcophagidae sp.Not listed1III
  
76SyrphidaePalpada sp.Not listed1III
  
77HymenopteraApidaeAbeja Anillo Negro de OrquídeaEulaema cingulataNative1III
  
78Abeja MeliponaMelipona beecheiiNative1III
  
79Abeja CarpinteraXylocopa sp.Not listed1III
  
80Abejorro CarpinteroXylocopa tabaniformisNot listed1III
  
81EvaniidaeAvispa BanderaEvania appendigasterNative1III
  
82FormicidaeHormiga Carpintera BronceadaCamponotus sericeiventrisNative1III
  
83PelecinidaePelecinus polyturatorNative1III
  
84PompilidaeTarantula Hawk WaspMatacaballosVespa-caçadora-de-caranguejeirasPepsis sp.Not listed1III
  
85ScoliidaeXanthocampsomeris sp.Not listed1III
  
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