Subspecies include:[2] This species is present Costa Rica, Colombia and Ecuador.

It occurs in the riparian forest at an elevation up to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level.

These large butterflies have a slender body and long elongated front wings with a slightly concave inner edge.

Forewings are crossed by two yellow bands with irregular edges, running from the costal nervure to the inner angle and separating the apex from the rest of the wing.

In this case, coloring is used to warn a predator of the unpleasant taste of their intended prey.