Autumn Snowflake vs Large Copper
Acis autumnalis compared with Lycaena dispar
Key Differences
- Autumn Snowflake is Least Concern while Large Copper is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Large Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Lycaenidae |
| Genus | Acis | Lycaena |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Lycaena dispar |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernLarge Copper
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Large Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Large Copper
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (33 countries).
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Large Copper
Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.
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