Upperside of forewing has marginal markings that are lighter than the submarginal stripe. Below, forewing tip and hindwing have veins outlined with gray-green. Short-day spring and fall forms have more prominent markings. Males patrol hilltops and ridges for receptive females.
Females lay eggs singly on host plants.
Caterpillars will feed on leaves but prefer buds, flowers, and fruits. Mountain peaks, slopes, hilltops, railroad yards, open plains, roadsides. G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Opler, P. A. and V. Malikul. A field guide to eastern butterflies.