It is found in the Palearctic realm, from western Europe to north-western China (Xinjiang).

[2] The species primarily colonizes wastelands, rubble and abandoned vineyards, and in Asia also salt steppes.

The postmedian fascia has curved pale edges, the outer one zig-zagged towards the tornus.

[3] See also Prout [4] [5][6] [7] The caterpillars are greenish or brownish coloured and usually show indistinct dark angular or diamond markings on the back.The pupa is brownish, the wing sheaths shimmer greenish.

The cone-shaped cremaster is equipped with two curved thorns as well as some short hook bristles.