Host species include Ficinia spiralis, Ammophila arenaria, Poa cita and other "tussock grasses".

The adults of this species are on the wing from October to December and are attracted to sugar traps.

[4] In 2019 Robert Hoare undertook a major review of New Zealand Noctuidae species.

Forewings moderately dilated, costa almost straight, apex obtuse, hindmargin somewhat oblique, rounded beneath; rather light fuscous, ochreous-tinged; veins marked with scattered white and black scales; an obscure white dot at each extremity of transverse vein; a minute black dot towards inner margin at 1⁄3; a posterior series of obscure minute black dots, bent above middle : ciha fuscous, base more ochreous, tips whitish.

Hindwings fuscous-grey, base somewhat lighter; cilia whitish-ochreous, with a faint grey line, tips more whitish.