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American Copper

Lycaena phlaeas

Least Concern
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美洲铜色蛱蝶（Lycaena phlaeas）在IUCN红色名录中被评估为无危（LC），是北半球分布最广的小型蛱蝶之一，见于北美洲、欧洲和亚洲的草地、荒地和开阔生境。其前翅上表面呈明亮的铜红色并带有黑色斑点，色彩鲜艳。幼虫以酸模和羊蹄等蓼科植物为寄主，常见于营养较贫瘠的草地生境。

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish manto bicolor
French bronzé
German Kleiner Feuerfalter

Similar Species in Lycaena

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Large Copper
Lycaena dispar
Not Evaluated
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scarce copper
Lycaena virgaureae
Least Concern
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Iberian Sooty Copper
Lycaena bleusei
Least Concern
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Fiery Copper
Lycaena thetis
Not Evaluated
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Purple-Shot Copper
Lycaena alciphron
Not Evaluated
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动物界
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节肢动物门
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昆蟲綱
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鱗翅目
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Lycaenidae
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Lycaena
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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 (动物界).
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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Large Copper
Lycaena dispar
NE 🐾
scarce copper
Lycaena virgaureae
LC 🐾
Iberian Sooty Copper
Lycaena bleusei
LC 🐾
Fiery Copper
Lycaena thetis
NE 🐾
Purple-Shot Copper
Lycaena alciphron
NE
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