The forewing is broad (for the genus) and brownish ochreous; the costal streak and those preceding and following the lower part of outer line are a deep red brown; the lunules following the line are white and conspicuous; the space below median paler, becoming almost whitish above the outer dark brown streak; the stigmata are marked by dark brown spots; a row of deep brown streaks from apex to vein 6, and another, more faint, from below the apex to the end of cell.

The hindwing of the male is whitish, with dark veins and cellspot, becoming diffusely fuscous along the termen; in the female it is darker throughout.

[2] It is found in western, southern and central Europe and North Africa.

The moth's caterpillar completely strips the leaves of the host plant and can be a horticultural pest.

The larva is the most commonly encountered part of the life cycle, clearly visible as it feeds on the leaves of its host plants.