Many can be found throughout the state for most of the year and are easily attracted to various species of nectar-producing plants.
Older larvae are green with black and yellow spots or markings on each segment.
Plate 1 . On the upper surface of the forewings are two parallel rows of yellow submarginal spots that contrast with the basal black color of the wings. These spots are present on the hindwings, but with a curving row of blue spots between the rows of yellow. Plate 2 . Paired black filaments occur near the head and posterior end of the caterpillar.