It is found in Greece, western and south-western Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Arabia, Africa, Kashmir (northern Pakistan) and the parts of the Far East.

In Greece, it is only known from Samos, Chios,[3] and Rhodes, where it is found at altitudes of sea level to 75 meters.

Males have a narrow white scent scale patch on the upper surface of the forewings .

The surface is covered with about 60 very fine elongated ribs, which take up about two-thirds of the height (calculated from the base).

In Turkey, two generations were recorded, the first from May to July, the second from late September to mid October.