The hindwings of both males and females have two tails beside a large black and white eyespot.

The underside is fawn, with two rows of darker spots parallel to the wing margins.

[2] The larvae have been recorded feeding on the leaves, young shoots, buds, and flowers of a wide range of plants, including Flagellaria indica, Dendrophthoe vitellina, Cassia alata, Cassia fistula, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Acmena, Eugenia, Suzygium wilsoni, Planchonia careya, Ceriops tagal, Lumnitzera racemosa, Terminalia melanocarpa, Aegiceras corniculatum, Clerodendrum floribundum, Clerodendrum inerme and Oxera splendida.

Pupation takes place on the stem of the food plant, often in groups.

The pupa is green or brown with dark flecks and mottling.