The subspecies T. l. tenebrosa is darker on both upper and undersides than T. l. lucasii, which again is darker than T. l. rhesus. Larva is brown with darker specks.
In terms of coloration, the subspecies T. l. tenebrosa stands out as being darker on both its upper and lower surfaces compared to T. l. lucasii, which is in turn darker than T. l. rhesus. The larval stage has a brown appearance with darker spots.