[2] The grassy areas include meadows, marshes, streamsides, wood edges, and prairie swales.

On the top, the species has dark brown reddish to yellowish-orange markings.

The forewing of the female has a broad black patch at the base.

The forewing of the male has a long, slightly curved stigma which may be connected to the dash near the apex.

Underneath the hindwing, the species is orange brown with a curved band of equal-sized yellow spots.