63,719 observationsLeast Concern
Small Copper
Lycaena phlaeas
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Lycaena
About
Lycaena phlaeas, the small copper, American copper, or common copper, is a butterfly of the Lycaenids or gossamer-winged butterfly family. According to Guppy and Shepard (2001), its specific name phlaeas is said to be derived either from the Greek phlego, "to burn up" or from the Latin floreo, "to flourish".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small Copper is Lycaena phlaeas.
- Small Copper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Small Copper belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Small Copper belongs to the class Insecta.
- Small Copper belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Small Copper belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
- Small Copper belongs to the genus Lycaena.