It is found in Europe, China (Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai provinces), Korea, Japan, and Russia.

[2] The wingspan is 16–21 mm.The forewings are elongate and the costa moderately arched, the fold reaching 1/3.

The ground colour varies from whitish ochreous or brownish to ferruginous.

The basal patch has an angulated edge, and the central fascia narrows towards its extremities.

The larva is grey-whitish or dull greenish; head pale brown or partly black; plate of 2 whitish or brown [3] The moth flies in one generation from July to September depending on the location.