Photo by Drees. Caterpillars appear humpbacked, having a small head, swollen first and second abdominal segments, and a last abdominal segment that is tapered and rounded. They are dark green with yellow stripes along the top and sides of the body, and have two black tubercles on the top of the thorax. Libytheana carinenta mexicana Michener, the only other species in this family also occurs in southern Texas.
Adults apparently mate during the night.
Females lay eggs on host plants. There may be up to four generations per year. Caterpillars have chewing mouthparts. Adults have siphoning mouths. Caterpillars feed on tender foliage.