Wingspan 21 to 27 mm. One of the largest in its family, the typical form of this species is relatively plain in appearance. There is a 'banded' form, wahlhomiana however, which is quite common.

Where the larval foodplant is found.

June and July.

The larvae feed on Aspen either rolling a leaf or spinning two leaves together with silk, in typical Tortrix fashion.

Found in the southern half of England, it is relatively uncommon but widely distributed. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as Nationally Scarce B.

It appears to be uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland, where there are few records. L&R Moth Group status = D (rare or rarely recorded).