Wingspan about 13 mm.

Can be found in a wide range of habitats, especially where the larval food plant is present.

Flying in June and July, the moths can be found at large on warm sunny afternoons, but typically fly from dusk onwards.

The larval foodplant is Hemp Agrimony where the flowers and seeds are consumed during August to October, after which the larva builds a cocoon nearby in which it overwinters.

The distribution of this species covers much of England, as well as south Wales. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as local.

Rare in Leicestershire and Rutland. The Evington record of 9th July 2013 is the first for VC55. L&R Moth Group status = D (rare or rarely recorded).