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Lycaena dispar, commonly called the Large Copper, is a butterfly species in the family Lycaenidae. The nominate British subspecies became extinct in England around 1851, primarily due to the drainage of East Anglian fens that eliminated its wetland habitat. The continental European subspecies surviv...
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Major European copper with extinction and reintroduction history, conservation prominence, and strong visual appeal.
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Lycaena alciphron, commonly known as the Purple-shot Copper, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae. It is found across Europe and parts of Asia, typically inhabiting grasslands, meadows, and clearings. The upper side of the male's wings is predominantly orange-red, overlaid with...
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Striking violet overlay on copper wings gives high aesthetic distinction, though less globally recognized.
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The Great Copper (Lycaena dispar) is a large butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae, characterized by its bright orange upperwings marked with dark spots. The nominate British subspecies, L. d. dispar, went extinct around 1848 due to the extensive drainage of its fenland habitats in Ea...
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Large copper with famous British extinction narrative and fenland conservation resonance, but limited living public visibility.
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The Ruddy Copper, Lycaena rubidus, is a butterfly in the family Lycaenidae found in western North America, including parts of Canada and the United States. Adults have a wingspan of about 2.9 to 4.1 centimetres; males usually show bright red-orange upperwings, while females are duller orange-brown t...
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Vivid western copper with appealing male coloration, but limited broader recognition and specialist reputation.
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Lustrous Copper is a North American butterfly of the family Lycaenidae, the group that includes coppers, blues, and hairstreaks. It is associated with alpine and subalpine meadows in the western United States and is recognized by copper-colored upper wing surfaces that can show an iridescent appeara...
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Attractive alpine copper with bright sheen, but regional scope and modest fame keep score moderate.
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What leads the Lycaeninae ranking?
Large Copper currently leads the Lycaeninae results with a displayed score of 7.61/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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