Originally thought to be identical to the red-belted conk, studies show that it is in fact a discrete species.

[1] The original specimen was isolated from Edson, Alberta on a poplar tree.

It causes cubical brown rot typical of Fomitopsis, and favours aspen or coniferous trees.

[1] It is typically fan-like in shape, with distinct bands usually brown or red in colour.

[1] The underside of the conk is typically white or yellow in colour, with 3–6 round pores per millimetre.