On the upper edge of the forewings is present a rather broad orange or brown border.

[6] These moths mainly fly from August till late October, depending on the location.

They feed on the leaves of the host plants, mainly jasmine (Jasminum officinale), privet (Ligustrum species), Forsythia, Arbutus unedo and european olive (Olea europaea).

[7] In Africa the preferred host plants are Sida rhombifolia, Grewia, Helicteres isora, Schima noronhae and Randia scortechinii.

The final instar of the larvae spins some leaves together and form a silky cocoon to pupate.