Species sighted include Michaelmas daisies, golden rods, buddleia and Guernsey fleabane. It is attracted to flowers and visits "Clemanthe", "Buddleia", "Lantana" and "Rhododendron" blossoms. The adult butterfly drinks from flowering plants like "Buddleia" and overripe fruit. The butterfly frequents "Buddleia" flowers. It also frequently visits nectar-rich flowers such as "Buddleia", ragwort and red valerian. It will also visit flowers such as "Buddleia", ragwort, and red valerian. Both sexes are attracted to "Buddleia" blossoms. It is extremely attractive to butterflies, much like buddleia.