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Purple-Shot Copper

Lycaena alciphron

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (33 countries).

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

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Lycaena alciphron (Purple-Shot Copper)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto púrpura

French Cuivré flamboyant

German Violetter Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

Lycaena virgaureae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple-Shot Copper?

The scientific name of Purple-Shot Copper is Lycaena alciphron. It belongs to the genus Lycaena.

Where does Purple-Shot Copper live?

Purple-Shot Copper 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 Purple-Shot Copper belong to?

Purple-Shot Copper (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the genus Lycaena, which is part of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae.

What kingdom does Purple-Shot Copper belong to?

Purple-Shot Copper (Lycaena alciphron) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Purple-Shot Copper?

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

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Lycaena — 6 Species

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American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Iberian Sooty Copper

Lycaena bleusei

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Purple-Shot Copper

Lycaena alciphron

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Lycaena virgaureae

Data verified March 2026

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