It is found in most of Europe, Asia Minor, Tasmania, North America and New Zealand.

Antennae dark grey, apex white, towards base thickened with dense dark coppery-bronzy scales [Antenna thickened with projecting scales at base to beyond the first three segments].

Forewings shining brassy bronze, towards apex coppery-tinged.

The larvae feed on red clover (Trifolium pratense).

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