Lycaena hypophlaeas, commonly known as the bronze copper butterfly, is a small butterfly species found throughout North America. This butterfly species has been given several synonyms, which refer to the same species. One of the synonyms of Lycaena hypophlaeas is Chrysophanus hypophlaeas, which is widely used by lepidopterists. This butterfly species is also known as the small copper or American copper butterfly, which refers to its characteristic copper-colored wings with dark spots and black borders. It is known to inhabit open fields, meadows, and forest clearings, and is often seen basking in the sun on flowers or other vegetation. Lycaena hypophlaeas is an important pollinator and plays a crucial ecological role in North America.