[1] It especially occurs in lowlands and tropical rainforests, wastelands, hill parks and natural reserves.

Hypolimnas anomala can reach a wingspan of 65–75 mm (2.6–3.0 in).

Usually there are a double row of white marginal spots and three pale streaks on each forewing.

Females lay gold-colored globular eggs in a large cluster on the underside of the leaves.

The 6th (and final) instar caterpillars are black with yellow spots and spines.