The forewing venation is similar compared to that of its sister genus Levu, with 5 costal cells and 7 veins of the cubitus-media complex reaching the margin at the end of the wing.

In addition, the species are larger compared to those of Levu, reaching a length of 5–7 mm from head to the tip of the wings.

[2] In some species, the forewings are held in a roof-like position when the insects are at rest (see the gallery below), in others both wing surfaces form a common plane (see the taxobox at the top right).

[10][13][12][2] Some of these colour forms and wing patterns are shown in the gallery below: There is almost no information on the biology of the species of Rhotana.

It is assumed that the nymphal stages live in decaying organic matter like other derbids, feeding on fungi.

In fact, host plant data seem to be available only for Rhotana excelsa which has been collected from coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) and abaca (Musa textile) in the Philippines.