It is found in southern and eastern Europe[2] and in the tropics and subtropics of Africa and Asia.

They have also been introduced to North America and Australia.

The wingspan is 22–26 mm.19-27 mm The forewings are yellow brown to brownish grey with a lighter costal stripe and a yellowish and chestnut fascia at one third.

Hindwings are pale grey with black venation and a dark double line before the fringe.

[4] The caterpillars feed on the mung bean, Phaseolus lunatus and other species of Fabaceae such as pigeonpea, cowpea, lablab, soybean, peas, chickpea, horse gram, green and black grams, Crotalaria juncea, C. micans, C. saltiana, Lathyrus sativus, and Vigna unguiculata.