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Insects 141 - Systematic Listing

(123 speciess + 18 forms with special treatment that are not considered at the species level)

Number of records: 174

Last update: 02/10/2026 23:40:23

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Bolivia

General Information

Bolivia is located in the heart of South America, bordering Brazil to the north and east, Paraguay to the southeast, Argentina to the south, Chile to the southwest, and Peru to the northwest. This geographical position places it in a region of great territorial diversity, with a variety of landscapes and ecosystems ranging from the high peaks of the Andes mountain range to the vast plains of eastern Bolivia. Bolivia´s geography is characterized by its mountainous terrain, with the Andes mountain range dividing the country into different regions, each with its own characteristics and access points. The western region of the country is dominated by the altiplano, a vast plateau that stretches from Lake Titicaca to the border with Chile, while the eastern region is lower and characterized by the presence of plains and valleys.

As for how to get to Bolivia, there are several transportation options. The country has several international airports, with the most important being Viru Viru International Airport, located in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. From there, you can take domestic or international flights to different destinations. It is also possible to arrive in Bolivia by land, through the borders with neighboring countries. The most important road is Route 1, which connects the capital, La Paz, with the cities of Oruro and Uyuni, and from there with the border with Chile. Another option is Route 7, which connects the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra with the border with Brazil. It is essential to note that some roads may be dirt roads and require 4x4 vehicles, especially during the rainy season.

Bolivia´s geographical diversity is reflected in its natural environments, which range from the humid forests of the Amazon region to the arid deserts of the southwest. The altiplano region is characterized by its cold and dry climate, with sparse vegetation adapted to extreme conditions. In contrast, the eastern region is warmer and more humid, with more exuberant vegetation and a wide variety of landscapes, from gallery forests to wetlands and lagoons. Water availability is an essential factor in Bolivia´s geography, with rivers like the Beni and the Mamoré flowing through the Amazon region and Lake Titicaca, which is the highest navigable lake in the world.

Regarding logistics for visiting Bolivia, it is crucial to note that the country has a developing tourist infrastructure, so it is recommended to plan ahead and hire guide services or specialized travel agencies. Accessibility to some areas may be limited, especially during the rainy season, so it is essential to check weather and road conditions before embarking on a trip. The city of La Paz is a good starting point for exploring the country, with a variety of services and accommodation options available. It is also essential to note that some areas may require special permits or authorizations to visit, so it is recommended to research and plan ahead.

The best time to visit Bolivia depends on the region and the activities you want to do. The dry season, which runs from May to October, is the best time to visit the altiplano and the Andes mountain range, while the rainy season, which runs from November to April, is the best time to visit the Amazon region and enjoy nature at its peak. In general, it is essential to be flexible and adapt to weather and road conditions, as they can change quickly in Bolivia.

In summary, Bolivia is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a variety of landscapes and experiences for visitors. With proper planning and a flexible attitude, it is possible to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of this South American country.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1MantodeaAcanthopidaeDecimiana hebardiExotic1III
  
2MegalopteraCorydalidaeCorydalus sp.Native1III
  
3OdonataCoenagrionidaeCaballito del DiabloOxyagrion terminaleNative1III
  
4LibellulidaeErythrodiplax unimaculataNot listed1III
  
5ColeopteraCerambycidaeEnoplocerus armillatusNative1III
  
6ChrysomelidaeBotanochara decempustulataNative1III
  
7CoccinellidaeVaquita RojaCycloneda sanguineaNot listed1III
  
8ErotylidaePrepopharus bitaeniatusNative1III
  
9LampyridaeLuciérnaga Argentina ComúnPhotinus signaticollisNative1III
  
10MelyridaeSpotted Maize BeetleAstilo MoteadoAstylus atromaculatusNot listed3V
  
11ScarabaeidaeGymnetis litigiosaNative1III
  
12SilphidaeNicrophorus scrutatorNot listed1III
  
13LepidopteraChoreutidaeHemerophila houttuinialisNative1III
  
14ErebidaeAclytia sp.Native1III
  
15Hypocrita plagiferaNot listed1III
  
16Hypocrita sp.Native1III
  
17Great Owlet MothPolilla Bruja BlancaThysania agrippinaNot listed2IV
  
18HesperiidaeAnisochoria pedaliodinaNot listed1III
  
19Antigonus erosusNot listed1III
  
20Parche BlancoChiomara asychisNot listed1III
  
21Pyrrhopyge pelotaNative1III
  
22White TipsPuntas BlancasUrbanus doryssusNot listed1III
  
23Esmeralda LongtailSaltarina Coluda EsmeraldaUrbanus esmeraldusNot listed1III
  
24NoctuidaeBlack Witch MothPolilla BrujaAscalapha odorataNot listed1III
  
25Sosxetra grataNot listed1III
  
26NymphalidaeActinote negraNot listed1III
  
27Actinote sp.Not listed1III
  
28Adelpha alalaNative1III
  
29Delinita SisterAdelpha delinitaNot listed1III
  
30Adelpha iphiclusNot listed1III
  
31Adelpha lycoriasNot listed1III
  
32Adelpha maleaNot listed1III
  
33Adelpha sp.Not listed1III
  
34Princesa RojaAnartia amatheaNot listed3V
  
35CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNot listed3V
  
36Bia rebeliNative1III
  
37Palm ButterflyGusano de la PalmaBorboleta-das-palmeirasBrassolis sophoraeNative1III
  
38Great OwlLechucita de BrasilCaligo eurilochusNot listed1III
  
39Mariposa LechuzaCaligo illioneusNot listed1III
  
40Caligo sp.Not listed1III
  
41Pará ZigzagCallicore soranaNot listed2IV
  
42Banded VelvetTerciopelo FajadoCatonephele acontiusNot listed1III
  
43Cissia penelopeNot listed1III
  
44Corades cisteneNative1III
  
45Southern MonarchMonarca del SurMonarca Do SulDanaus erippusNot listed2IV
  
46Reina NaranjaDanaus gilippusNot listed1III
  
47Anna`s Eighty-eightMariposa 88Diaethria annaNative2IV
  
48Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNot listed2IV
  
49CeltinaDircenna deroNot listed1III
  
50TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNot listed1III
  
51Cyane EmperorZafiro AndinoDoxocopa cyaneNative1III
  
52Emperador PavónDoxocopa pavonNot listed1III
  
53Antorcha RayadaDryadula phaetusaNot listed1III
  
54Sylvo ClearwingTranslúcida AlargadaEpiscada carciniaNot listed1III
  
55Eresia euniceNot listed1III
  
56Forsterinaria rusticaNative1III
  
57Red Spot PororoPororó Mancha RojaHamadryas amphinomeNative2IV
  
58Red-spotted CrackerHamadryas chloeNot listed1III
  
59Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNot listed1III
  
60Variable CrackerRechinadoraBorboleta EstaladeiraHamadryas feroniaNot listed1III
  
61Starry CrackerEstaladeiraHamadryas laodamiaNot listed1III
  
62Hamadryas sp.Not listed1III
  
63Doris LongwingHeliconius dorisNot listed1III
  
64Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNot listed2IV
  
65Heliconius melpomeneNot listed1III
  
66Heliconius numataNot listed1III
  
67Mariposa De Alas Largas De Dos BandasHeliconius saraNot listed1III
  
68Heliconius sp.Not listed1III
  
69BellaHypanartia bellaNot listed1III
  
70LeteHypanartia letheNot listed1III
  
71Ithomia agnosiaNot listed1III
  
72Tropical buckeyeMariposa Pavo Real TropicalJunonia evareteNot listed1III
  
73PicudaLibytheana carinentaNot listed1III
  
74Northeastern HaliaHalia del NoresteLycorea haliaNot listed1III
  
75Amber DaggerwingMarpesia beraniaNot listed1III
  
76Many-banded DaggerwingMarioMarpesia chironNot listed2IV
  
77DagaMarpesia petreusNot listed1III
  
78Cristalina Mancha AmarillaMcclungia cymoNot listed1III
  
79MulticoloredMulticolorMechanitis lysimniaNot listed2IV
  
80Melinaea mnemopsisNot listed1III
  
81Metamorpha elissaNative1III
  
82Methona maximaNot listed1III
  
83Methona sp.Not listed1III
  
84PoráMorpho helenorNot listed1III
  
85Morpho sp.Native2IV
  
86Orange-patched OlivewingNessaea obrinusNot listed1III
  
87AritosNica flavillaNot listed1III
  
88Oressinoma typhlaNot listed1III
  
89FlashFlashPareuptychia summandosaNot listed2IV
  
90Physcopedaliodes physcoaNot listed2IV
  
91Simois CrescentAsoleadaPhystis simoisNot listed1III
  
92Pteronymia oziaNot listed2IV
  
93Pyrrhogyra otolaisNot listed1III
  
94Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNot listed1III
  
95MalaquitaSiproeta stelenesNot listed1III
  
96Teletusa CrescentTelenassa teletusaNot listed1III
  
97BluntMochaTemenis laothoeNot listed2IV
  
98ArmoniosaTithorea harmoniaNot listed1III
  
99Brazilian Painted LadyDama PintadaVanessa braziliensisNot listed1III
  
100PapilionidaePolydamas SwallowtailBorde de OroBattus polydamasNot listed3V
  
101Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNot listed1III
  
102Parides neophilusNot listed1III
  
103PieridaeWhite Angled SulphurMancha de AzufreAnteos clorindeNot listed2IV
  
104Dismorphia crisiaNot listed1III
  
105BlanquitaEurema albulaNot listed1III
  
106Godart´s WhiteGanyra phaloeNot listed1III
  
107Leptophobia sp.Not listed1III
  
108Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNot listed1III
  
109RiodinidaeAmarynthis meneriaNative2IV
  
110Caria marsyasNative1III
  
111Caria sp.Native2IV
  
112Chalodeta sp.Not listed1III
  
113Chorinea sylphinaNot listed1III
  
114Coecias MetalmarkCrocozona coeciasNot listed1III
  
115White-patched EmesisEmesis lucindaNot listed1III
  
116Judicialis Eyed-metalmarkMesosemia judicialisNot listed1III
  
117RedonditaNotheme erotaNative2IV
  
118EleusinoRhetus perianderNot listed1III
  
119SaturniidaeAutomeris latenigraNot listed1III
  
120UraniidaeGreen-banded UraniaUrania leilusNative6VI
  
121OrthopteraGryllidaeEneoptera surinamensisNative1III
  
122GryllotalpidaeGrillo TopoNeoscapteriscus sp.Not listed1III
  
123RomaleidaeTucura RayadaChromacris speciosaNative1III
  
124Prionolopha serrataNot listed1III
  
125Tucura QuebracheraTropidacris collarisNot listed1III
  
126TettigoniidaeMicrocentrum sp.Not listed1III
  
127HemipteraAethalionidaeAethalion reticulatumNative1III
  
128CicadellidaeSyncharina argentinaNative1III
  
129CoreidaeMelucha acutispinaNative1III
  
130Ouranion complutusNative1III
  
131FulgoridaePhenax variegataNot listed1III
  
132LargidaeLargus White StripeLargus Franja BlancaLargus Listra BrancaLargus balteatusNative1III
  
133PentatomidaeChinche de los Cuernos de Puntas OscurasDiceraeus melacanthusNot listed1III
  
134PyrrhocoridaeDysdercus sp.Native2IV
  
135PhasmatodeaPseudophasmatidaePseudophasma blanchardiNative1III
  
136DipteraTachinidaeTachinidae sp.Native1III
  
137HymenopteraApidaeWestern Honey BeeAbeja EuropeaApis melliferaNot listed2IV
  
138FormicidaeCephalotes atratusNot listed1III
  
139Hormiga BalaParaponera clavataNative1III
  
140PergidaePerreyia sp.Not listed1III
  
141VespidaePaper WaspAvispa Colorada de Cabeza AmarillaPolistes cavapytaNot listed1III
  
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