[4] The upper forewing is blackish brown with continuous bluish-brown spots.

The caterpillar of this species is small and gray green with purplish tips.

[5] This small Erynnis stays in oak-pine barrens and cut-over forest.

It can be seen near forest edges including near roads, train tracks and towns.

The adults consume Nectar from flowers of heaths (Ericaceae) including wild azalea and blueberry; also blackberry and dandelion.