Fringes are white. Underside of hindwing is greenish brown with white veins, a white band, and irregular dark spots.
Females lay eggs singly on the host plants.
One brood from May-June. Suitable habitats may require moderate grazing. G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Scott, J. A. 1986. The butterflies of North America.