Description and biology
These butterflies have a wingspan of about an inch. The adults feed on flower nectar with their long coiled up proboscis. The caterpillars are primarily found feeding on the Koa tree but occasionally on aalii, olomea, and māmaki plants. == Distribution and habitat ==
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to Hawaii and has been recorded on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molakai, Lanai, and Hawaii Island. Of the main Hawaiian Islands, the only two that have no records of these butterflies are Niihau and Kahoolawe. == Cultural significance ==