The checkered skipper is a small and often abundant butterfly found in open, disturbed areas. It often flies low to the ground in a quick, darting fashion, fast and straight. As its name implies, the wings above are brownish gray with numerous small white patches or checks. The wings below are white with dark lines and patches.

The small green eggs are laid singly on the leaves of the host. The developing larvae create individual shelters by folding or tying leaves together with silk. The mature larva is yellow green with a rounded, dark head and numerous hairs covering the body, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Mature caterpillars typically pupate within their leaf shelters. Numerous generations are produced each year.

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