Males perch to watch for females. Eggs are laid in groups of 2-4 on lower leaves of host plant, or singly on other parts of plant. Caterpillars rest during the day in shelters of leaves tied together with silk, emerging at night to feed.
Young caterpillars feed on leaves, older caterpillars eat leaves and stems.
Nectar from flowers. Southern New Mexico, west Texas and adjacent mainland Mexico. Probably G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A field guide to butterflies of Texas. Gulf Publishing Co., Houston, Texas.