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manto púrpura

Lycaena alciphron

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (33 countries).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇪 Montenegro 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Insecta (insecto)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Lycaena alciphron (manto púrpura)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto púrpura

French Cuivré flamboyant

German Violetter Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

Lycaena phlaeas

Lycaena virgaureae

Lycaena bleusei

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Butterflies & Moths

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vs manto bicolor vs manto de oro vs manto ibérico vs Large Copper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of manto púrpura?

The scientific name of manto púrpura is Lycaena alciphron. It belongs to the genus Lycaena.

Where does manto púrpura live?

manto púrpura 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 manto púrpura belong to?

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

What kingdom does manto púrpura belong to?

manto púrpura (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of manto púrpura?

The closest relatives of manto púrpura in the genus Lycaena include manto bicolor, manto de oro, manto ibérico, Large Copper, Fiery Copper.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Lycaena — 6 Species

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Lycaena phlaeas

Lycaena virgaureae

Lycaena bleusei

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manto púrpura

Lycaena alciphron

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Data verified marzo 2026

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