Wings are dark brown.
Underside of hindwing has dark and light patches and a violet-blue sheen. Throughout the year in Florida and South Texas. Various pink, purple, or white flowers including shepherd's needle, selfheal, vervain, buttonbush, and lantana. Forest edges and clearings near rivers and swamps. G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.