The undersides of the hindwings have a cryptic coloration, as they are mottled with different shades of color, varying from gray to brown, while the under sides of the forewings are black with white patches.
The larvae feed on Dalechampia triphylla and Adelia triloba (family Euphorbiaceae).
Adults usually feed on rotting fruit and animal dung.
It is found from sea level to 700 m (2,300 ft) on the Atlantic slopes and is associated with rainforest habitats.
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