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Insects 93 - Systematic Listing

(92 speciess + 1 form with special treatment that are not is considered at the species level)

Number of records: 108

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

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Brazil

General Information

Brazil is located in the central-east of South America, being the largest and most populous country on the continent. It is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and shares borders with all countries in South America, except Chile and Ecuador. Its geographical position is unique, as it covers a large part of the South American territory, from the Amazon rainforest in the north to the pampas in the south. Brazil is a federal country, divided into 26 states and over 5,500 municipalities, which reflects its great geographical and cultural diversity.

As for how to get to Brazil, there are several transportation options. The country has a network of well-connected international airports, with the main ones being São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport. Additionally, Brazil has an extensive network of highways and roads that connect the main cities and regions of the country. The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are the main transportation hubs, and from there you can take flights, buses, or cars to reach other parts of the country. It is essential to note that, depending on the region and time of year, some roads and highways may be closed or difficult to access due to adverse weather conditions.

Brazil is a country with a great diversity of natural environments and landscapes. The Amazon rainforest, which covers a large part of the north of the country, is one of the richest and most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. In the south, the pampas and fields offer a more open and rolling landscape. The Brazilian coast, which stretches for over 7,000 kilometers, offers a wide variety of beaches, bays, and cliffs. In the interior of the country, there are mountains, plateaus, and valleys, which offer a more rugged and diverse landscape. The vegetation in Brazil is also very varied, from the dense tropical rainforest to the grasslands and savannas. The climate in Brazil is tropical in most of the country, with warm temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year.

In terms of logistics for visiting and exploring Brazil, it is essential to consider that the country is very large and diverse, and each region has its own characteristics and challenges. In general, the larger and more touristy cities, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, offer good infrastructure for visitors, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. However, in more remote and rural areas, the infrastructure may be more limited, and it is essential to plan ahead and be prepared for more basic conditions. It is recommended to research and plan ahead, especially if you plan to visit more remote areas or during the rainy season. Additionally, it is essential to respect local norms and regulations, especially in protected areas and national parks.

In summary, Brazil is a country with great geographical and cultural diversity, offering a wide variety of landscapes and natural environments. With good planning and preparation, it is possible to explore and enjoy the beauty and richness of this country, from the Amazon rainforest to the beaches and mountains of the south.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 18/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Conservation status Notes
1LepidopteraErebidaeOrnate Bella MothUtetheisa ornatrixNative
  
2GeometridaeHeterusia quadruplicariaNative
  
3HesperiidaeMegacles LongtailMegaclesAguna megaelesNative
  
4Callimormus interpunctataNative
  
5Sickle-winged SkipperSaltarín NegroEantis thrasoNative
  
6AnacreonteEbrietas anacreonNot listed
  
7Gesta gestaNative
  
8HermitErmitañoGrais stigmaticusNot listed
  
9Veined White SkipperBlanca RayadaHeliopetes arsalteNative
  
10Stained White-skipperBlanca Lomo NegroHeliopetes omrinaNative
  
11Erichson´s White SkipperAjedrezada OscuraHeliopyrgus domicellaNative
  
12NycteliosNyctelius nycteliusNative
  
13Phemiades pohliNot listed
  
14Polygonus leoNot listed
  
15Polygonus savignyNative
  
16Pompeius SkipperSaltarina Parda De PompeyaPompeius pompeiusNative
  
17Pythonides jovianusNative
  
18Tespio Punta OscuraThespieus ethemidesNot listed
  
19LycaenidaeFrotadora Oscura ComúnCalycopis cauloniaNative
  
20Hanno BlueHemiargus hannoNative
  
21YuyeraLeptotes cassiusNative
  
22Frotadora Menor BlancaMinistrymon unaNative
  
23Ocaria ocrisiaNot listed
  
24Marsyas HairstreakMarsiasPseudolycaena marsyasNative
  
25Marius HairstreakFrotadora Jorobada VariadaRekoa mariusNative
  
26HemónTheritas hemonNative
  
27NymphalidaeAdelpha lycoriasNot listed
  
28Almirante ComúnAdelpha thessaliaNot listed
  
29CenicientaAnartia jatrophaeNative
  
30Archeuptychia cluenaNative
  
31Pará MiníCallicore hydaspesNative
  
32Terciopelo ManchadoCatonephele numiliaNative
  
33Bordered PatchMontera NaranjaChlosyne laciniaNative
  
34Cissia eousNative
  
35Gulf FritillaryEspejitosBorboleta espelhinhoDione vanillaeNative
  
36TurquoiseTurquíDoxocopa agathinaNative
  
37IndigoÍndigoDoxocopa kallinaNative
  
38Laurentia EmperorZafiro ComúnMal-casadosDoxocopa laurentiaNative
  
39LindaDoxocopa lindaNative
  
40ZunildaZunildaDoxocopa zunildaNot listed
  
41JuliaFogo-do-arDryas iuliaNative
  
42Edged DropGota RibeteadaDynamine agaclesNative
  
43Drop With LineGota con LíneaDynamine athemonNative
  
44Eyespotted DropGota OceladaDynamine postvertaNative
  
45Orange MarkedMarcada AnaranjadaEpiphile hubneriNot listed
  
46Falsa EratosEresia lansdorfiNative
  
47IvorySatinada GrandeEunica eburneaNot listed
  
48Satinada BellaEunica tatilaNot listed
  
49Falsa HortensiaEuptoieta hegesiaNative
  
50LlamaradaHaematera pyrameNot listed
  
51Epinome CrackerPororóHamadryas epinomeNot listed
  
52Variable CrackerRechinadoraBorboleta EstaladeiraHamadryas feroniaNative
  
53Red PostmanAlmendra ComúnHeliconius eratoNative
  
54HermesHermeuptychia hermesNot listed
  
55LeteHypanartia letheNative
  
56Hypothyris ninoniaNative
  
57Ithomia agnosiaNative
  
58Mangrove buckeyeCuatro Ojos ComúnJunonia genovevaNative
  
59PicudaLibytheana carinentaNot listed
  
60Many-banded DaggerwingMarioMarpesia chironNative
  
61DagaMarpesia petreusNative
  
62Hoja AzulMemphis moruusNative
  
63Memphis morvusNot listed
  
64PoráMorpho helenorNative
  
65Dicoma CrescentOrtilia dicomaNative
  
66BatarazaOrtilia ithraNative
  
67Small BrownMarroncitaOrtilia velicaNative
  
68Ochenta EsplendidaPaulogramma pygasNot listed
  
69Rusty-tipped PageEpafos Puntas OxidadasSiproeta epaphusNative
  
70MalaquitaSiproeta stelenesNative
  
71PapilionidaeMimoides lysithousNative
  
72Broad-banded SwallowtailLimonera ChicaPapilio astyalusNative
  
73Giant SwallowtailLimonera GrandeBorboleta LimoeiraPapilio thoasNative
  
74PieridaeGreat Southern WhitePirpinto de la ColAscia monusteNative
  
75Big MilkyLechera GrandeGlutophrissa drusillaNot listed
  
76Lycimnia WhiteMantecaMelete lycimniaNot listed
  
77Apricot SulphurYemaPhoebis arganteNative
  
78Tailed SulphurAzufrada ColudaPhoebis neocyprisNative
  
79MorningMañanitaPhoebis phileaNative
  
80Cloudless SulphurFeboPhoebis sennaeNative
  
81Mariposa Azufre LimónPhoebis statiraNative
  
82Limoncito Dos Puntos GrandePyrisitia leuceNot listed
  
83Limoncito Dos PuntosPyrisitia niseNative
  
84RiodinidaeAcróbata GanchudaEmesis diogeniaNot listed
  
85Acróbata RojizaEmesis russulaNot listed
  
86HovýLasaia agesilasNative
  
87Mesosemia odiceNative
  
88RedonditaNotheme erotaNot listed
  
89Nymphidium lisimonNative
  
90ÑemíÑemíSynargis calyceNative
  
91OrthopteraRomaleidaeStaleochlora arcuataNot listed
  
92DipteraAsilidaeEfferia sp. sensu latoNative
  
93HymenopteraSphecidaeSphex ingensNative
  
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