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Large Copper

Lycaena dispar

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Lycaena

About

The large copper (Lycaena dispar) is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. L. dispar has been commonly arranged into three subspecies: L. dispar dispar, (single-brooded) which was commonly found in England, but is now extinct, L. d. batavus, (single-brooded) can be found in the Netherlands and has been reintroduced into the United Kingdom, and lastly, L. d. rutilus, (double-brooded) which is widespread across central and southern Europe. The latter has been declining in many European countries,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Copper?
The scientific name of Large Copper is Lycaena dispar.
What kingdom does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Large Copper belong to?
Large Copper belongs to the genus Lycaena.