The inner and outer cross lines, as well as the median band can be very well developed, but also almost completely missing.

The discal spots on the front and rear wings can be large, small or completely absent.

Where the inner and outer cross line reach the costal of the forewings, noticeable spots are usually developed.

The occurrence ranges from the Iberian Peninsula and Morocco in the west to Greece, Asia minor and Egypt in the east.

The occurrence continues to the Crimea and the Caucasus area to Iran and possibly Afghanistan.