White with 3 or 4 black spots on wings. Seen flying around plants during the day and may lay several hundred eggs. 3 or 4 Leaves riddled with large holes of irregular shape and size. May stunt head. Has 8 pairs of legs and is very active when disturbed.
Hind wings have a fringe of hair.
Male has 3 diamond-shaped spots on its back which appear when wings are folded. May disfigure buds of young plants.