There are red bands in between the upper abdominal segments used in the threat display used to deter predators.

The inside of the forearms is a light blue-purple color, with dark black markings on the lower arms to seemingly act as eyespots.

Most adults will turn a grey color with slight checkering on the wings, two light spots are present on the forewings.

Breeding this species can be a slight challenge due to females being highly aggressive and the smaller number of males per ootheca.

[citation needed] First instar nymphs readily take Drosophila hydei fruit flies, and graduate to much larger prey as they near adult.