13,828 observationsCritically Endangered
Scarce Copper
Lycaena virgaureae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Lycaena
About
The scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae (copper or gossamer-winged butterflies).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scarce Copper is Lycaena virgaureae.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Scarce Copper belongs to the genus Lycaena.