It is immediately distinguishable from all other Callionima species by the forewing upperside pattern and hindwing upperside colour.

The forewing upperside is deep brown with a pale brown triangular patch on the costa and a silver discal spot represented only by a minute dot.

The hindwing upperside is dark brown with a buff base.

Adults nectar at flowers, including Nicotiana forgetiana.

[2] The larvae probably feed on Apocynaceae species, possibly including Aspidosperma macrocarpa.