**Description:** A large, bright orange butterfly with black spots and shimmering silver patches on the wing undersides.
**Size:** Wingspan of 2.5 to 3.2 inches.
**Sexual Dimorphism:** Males have a bright orange upper side; females are larger and slightly darker.
**Life Cycle:** Caterpillars are nocturnal and feed exclusively on Violets, hiding in leaf litter during the day.
**Habitat:** Open, sunny meadows and forest clearings.