It is found in North America from southern Quebec to Manitoba and south to the north-eastern United States.

[1] The larvae and mature caterpillars feed on leaves while adult butterflies consume flower nectar.

After mating, female Duskywings lay their newly born eggs on the underside of a plant leaf ready to hatch.

Males of the species have a costal fold containing yellow-colored "scent scales" to provide a sense of smell.

Mostly living in rocky and deciduous woodland forests, the Duskywing will prefer natural shady areas to rest with plenty of leafy plants for consumption.