The length of the forewings reaches about . The dorsal sides of the upper wings are bright blue with white transversal bands and white spots. The sapphire blue of the upper wings may appear black or neon blue depending on how the light is reflected. 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. ==Distribution==