Aloeides rileyi

Aloeides rileyi, commonly known as Riley's copper, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. It is found in South Africa, where it is known from Lesotho and the eastern part of the Free State.

The wingspan is 24 - 28 mm for males and 26 - 30 mm females. Adults are on wing from November to February. There is one generation per year.