It was described by Staudinger in 1871, originally in genus Myelois.

[2] An old and unconfirmed record exists for Cyprus.

[2] Apomyelois schaeuffelella, described in 1959 by Hans Georg Amsel and considered a junior synonym of Apomyelois cognata, was described from Iran.

[2] Adults of the species resemble those of Apomyelois bistriatella,[a] but are larger, have broader forewings of which the markings are more contrasting than in A. bistriatella, and show some genital differences.

[2] The wing pattern and colouring is slightly variable.