Male forewing long and pointed, with indented outer margin. Upperside of both sexes dull red-brown with median band usually not apparent.
Eggs are laid singly at joints in the host plant stems.
Caterpillars feed on the outer coverings of the stems. Many broods from February-October. Nectar from host plant flowers. Near moisture in oases, washes, and canyons. G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.