Larvae of this genus build small protective cases in which they hide and from which they feed.

[4] Meyrick described this genus as follows: Head loosely rough-haired; ocelli posterior; tongue absent.

Antennae 1⁄2, in ♂ moderately ciliated, basal joint short, with slight pecten.

Labial palpi moderate, porrected, second joint rough-scaled beneath, terminal joint short, loosely scaled, obtuse.

Maxillary palpi short, slender, 3-jointed, folded laterally.