[1] It is found in warm, arid habitats in North America from California to Texas, northward to Oklahoma, and south as far as Oaxaca in Mexico.

The antemedial line on the forewings is pointed apically on the anal vein and the medial line is black, pointed mesially on the radial, the cubital, and anal veins.

The post medial line is black, outlining the apical half of the discal area and the subterminal line is brown, jagged, bordering the lighter colored terminal area.

The terminal line is scalloped outwardly at the termini of the veins and the apical margin is traced in lighter coloration.

The hindwing ground color is gray white, darker shading distally.