Lycaena virgaureae (Scarce Copper)
Originator: Svein Bekkum
Systematics :
Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
Phylum: Arthropoda (Articulate animals)
Class: Insecta (Insects)
Order: Lepidoptera (Moths and butterflies)
Group: Rhopalocera (Butterflies)
Family: Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterflies)
Subfamily: Lycaeninae
Genus: Lycaena
Species: Lycaena virgaureae (Scarce Copper)
Norwegian name: Oransjegullvinge
Host plants: Rumex, Sheep's Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)