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Cuivré flamboyant

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 (animal)

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Insecta (insecte)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Lycaena alciphron (Cuivré flamboyant)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto púrpura

French Cuivré flamboyant

German Violetter Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

Lycaena virgaureae

Lycaena phlaeas

cuivré des marais

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cuivré flamboyant?

The scientific name of Cuivré flamboyant is Lycaena alciphron. It belongs to the genus Lycaena.

Where does Cuivré flamboyant live?

Cuivré flamboyant 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 Cuivré flamboyant belong to?

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

What kingdom does Cuivré flamboyant belong to?

Cuivré flamboyant (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Cuivré flamboyant?

The closest relatives of Cuivré flamboyant in the genus Lycaena include argus satiné, bronzé, cuivré des marais, Iberian Sooty Copper, Fiery Copper.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Lycaena — 6 Species

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Lycaena virgaureae

Lycaena phlaeas

cuivré des marais

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Cuivré flamboyant

Lycaena alciphron

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Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

Data verified mars 2026

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