Hindwings have long tails. Underside of forewing has a dark brown spot near the base.
Males have a costal fold enclosing scent scales on the leading edge of the forewing.
Caterpillars live in leaf shelters and feed on leaves. Shady subtropical forest. Peru north to Mexico. Strays north to the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.