[1] It is found in the Indian subregion, Sri Lanka,[2] to southern China[3] Hong Kong, Thailand[4] and Sundaland.

[5] Adults show striking sexual dimorphism.

The caterpillar has a greyish head and flanks, with the broad black dorsum.

Pupa is bristly, piebald in dark grey and cream.

This article on a moth of the subfamily Lymantriinae is a stub.