Tails are long.
Males have a costal fold enclosing scent scales on the leading edge of the forewing.
Dark row on underside of hindwing is a complete band. To seek females, males perch 3-6 feet above the ground in sunlit openings. Females lay eggs under leaves in clusters of up to 20. Caterpillars feed on leaves and live in shelters of rolled leaves. Two to three broods throughout the year in south Florida and South Texas.