It has large wings, averaging 7.0–7.5 cm (2.8–3.0 in),[1] that are black in the inner portion of the top surface and brown throughout the underside.

Both surfaces have a bold white transverse stripe continuing across both wings.

S. epaphus is found throughout Central America, where it is one of the most common butterflies.

The range includes (though may not be limited to) south Texas and rarely southern New Mexico south through both eastern and western Mexico to the Guyanas, Brazil, Bolivia and Peru.

[2] There are three recognized subspecies:[2] Media related to Siproeta epaphus at Wikimedia Commons