The adult moth has pale brown wings with variable markings, but usually with three dark marks along each forewing costa. The hindwings each have a jagged white mark with a black centre-line. The margin of each forewing is recurved to give a pointed apex. The wingspan is about 5 cms.

female, with eggs
(Photo: courtesy of Ted Cadwallader, Swan Hill, Victoria)

The eggs are oval and blue-green. They are laid singly.

The species has been found in:

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, figs. 53.14, 53.15, pl.10.7, p. 369.

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