[2][3] "Blue pansy" is also used in India to describe Junonia orithya.

[4] The upper surface of the forewings is black with white markings towards the apex.

The upper surface of the hindwings is black with white markings on the outer edge, and a characteristic large metallic-blue spot.

[3] The underside of the forewings is brown with white markings corresponding to those on the upper surface.

The larvae feed on Adhatoda densiflora,[3] Mackaya bella, Justicia natalensis and Asystasia (A. gangetica[3]), Isoglossa, Pualowilhelmia and Ruella species.