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Violetter Feuerfalter

Lycaena alciphron

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (33 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Lycaena alciphron (Violetter Feuerfalter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto púrpura

French Cuivré flamboyant

German Violetter Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

Lycaena virgaureae

Großer Feuerfalter

Kleiner Feuerfalter

Lycaena phlaeas

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

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vs Dukatenfalter vs Großer Feuerfalter vs Kleiner Feuerfalter vs Iberian Sooty Copper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violetter Feuerfalter?

The scientific name of Violetter Feuerfalter is Lycaena alciphron. It belongs to the genus Lycaena.

Where does Violetter Feuerfalter live?

Violetter Feuerfalter is found in Found across Europe (33 countries).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.

What family does Violetter Feuerfalter belong to?

Violetter Feuerfalter (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the genus Lycaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

What kingdom does Violetter Feuerfalter belong to?

Violetter Feuerfalter (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Violetter Feuerfalter?

The closest relatives of Violetter Feuerfalter in the genus Lycaena include Dukatenfalter, Großer Feuerfalter, Kleiner Feuerfalter, Iberian Sooty Copper, Fiery Copper.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Lycaena — 6 Species

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Lycaena virgaureae

Großer Feuerfalter

Kleiner Feuerfalter

Lycaena phlaeas

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Violetter Feuerfalter

Lycaena alciphron

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Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

Data verified März 2026

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