It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is found throughout the North Island, other than the Aupouri Peninsula of Northland.

This moth has pale green forewings with patches of raised black scales that camouflage it well when it rests on lichens.

Larvae of this species grow to approximately 16mm long and pupate in early November within its tunnel.

[1] Larvae have been recorded feeding on the dead wood of a variety of angiosperm species.

[1] The larvae usually prefer standing dead trees rather than wood found on the forest floor.