Upperside of wings is dark brown-black with some transparent spots. Spots are larger in the female. Underside of hindwing is dark brown with a row of long white spots near the margin. Eggs are laid singly on new growth of the host plant.
Caterpillars feed on young leaves and rest in shelters of rolled or tied leaves.
Caterpillars of the last brood hibernate. Strays to South Texas. G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Opler, P. A. and V. Malikul. A field guide to eastern butterflies.