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American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Least Concern

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アメリカンコッパー（Lycaena phlaeas）はIUCNレッドリストにおいて最小懸念（LC）に分類されている。分布域全体で広く生息し個体数は安定しており、早急な保全上の懸念はない。

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (40 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (動物)

Arthropoda (節足動物)

Insecta (昆虫)

Lepidoptera (チョウ目)

Species

Lycaena phlaeas (American Copper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto bicolor

French bronzé

German Kleiner Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

Lycaena virgaureae

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

Purple-Shot Copper

Lycaena alciphron

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vs Large Copper vs scarce copper vs Iberian Sooty Copper vs Fiery Copper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Copper?

The scientific name of American Copper is Lycaena phlaeas. It belongs to the genus Lycaena.

What is the conservation status of American Copper?

American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Copper live?

American Copper is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (40 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does American Copper belong to?

American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) belongs to the genus Lycaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

Is American Copper endangered?

No, American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Copper belong to?

American Copper (Lycaena phlaeas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of American Copper?

The closest relatives of American Copper in the genus Lycaena include Large Copper, scarce copper, Iberian Sooty Copper, Fiery Copper, Purple-Shot Copper.

Native Range — 43 Countries

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Genus Lycaena — 6 Species

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American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

LC

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Lycaena virgaureae

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

Purple-Shot Copper

Lycaena alciphron

Data verified 3月 2026

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