It is found in southern Asia, including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

There is a dark speck at end of cell, and a pale straight oblique postmedial line which becomes medial on the hindwing.

The spot at the end of the cell of the forewing is large, conspicuous and irrorated (sprinkled) with black scales, and sometimes centered with grey.

[4] The larva has a yellow head spotted with red and its body colour is brownish grey with long lateral tufts on each somite.

[5] Larvae have been reared on Populus species and also feed on castor, jamun, pomegranate, rose, and sandalwood plants.