This species has a pantropical distribution, which extends into subtropical areas.

[4] Its appearance is highly similar to that of Stenoptilodes brevipennis[5] and for identification, the species needs to be characterized by the genitalia.

[3] The larvae have been reported feeding on a various plants, including Hypoestes betsiliensis, Campylanthus salsoloides, Centipeda minima, Hydrolea species, Spergularia maritima, Vaccinium species, Sabatia species, Clinopodium vulgare, Antirrhinum majus and Samolus.

[4] Adults are on wing in February, April, July and September.

[3] This article on a moth of the family Pterophoridae is a stub.