The common name is false polysticto, with reference to the similarity of this species with Battus polystictus.

The dorsal sides of the wings shows a series of whitish-bluish markings.

Forewing with yellowish area consisting of 3 large patches, or with 1 or 2 rows of spots; hindwing with yellowish grey-blue band; forewing beneath without basal spots, hindwing with 3.

— The butterfly is entirely Brazilian; it is found from Minas Geraes to Rio Grande do Sul; but the f. choridamas does not appear to extend so far south, being only known to us from the provinces of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Geraes.

[1] This species can be found in the Neotropical realm, in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.