[1] The uppersides of the forewings are black with a broad white transverse band and an orange-red basal area.

In the female on each upperside forewing the basal orange area has also a white patch.

The undersides of the wings are orange red with large white bands and several black or pale blue stripes.

The edges of the undersides of the wings are deeply scalloped by white markings.

Cethosia hypsea hypsina can be found in forested areas and in nature reserves.