The species can be found in Asia, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Andamans and India.

Palpi with second joint fringed with very long hair in front, producing a rounded form.

Forewings with fuscous brown with a purplish gloss and irrorated (sprinkled) with ochreous scales.

An oblique ochreous fascia runs from apex to below angle of cell, where it is bent down to inner margin.

A large greyish-brown patch is usually present between the fascia and outer angle, with pale striae on it.