In it, a characteristic silver-white sign, for example in the form of the letter Gamma from the Greek alphabet, stands out.

The hind wings are pale brownish, slightly darkened at the edge.

The thorax is furry hairy and has a few tufts of hair, the proboscis is well developed.

[1] Trichoplusia ni is distinguished by longer wings and a much smaller and often interrupted gamma sign.

[2] The larvae feed on Sonchus, Chondrilla, Cichorium and Mentha species.