Larvae of this pyralid moth do considerable damage to the flower pods of infested T. fasciculata , although populations appear to be localized and uncommon.
Males have slight amounts of red-brown scales on the forewing in fresh specimens.
Wingspread ranges from 20 mm in males to 26 mm in females. Larvae are yellow, with amber head capsules. Larvae of six other small moths have been reported from T. fasciculata in Florida. Family assignment and feeding habits of larvae of small moths reported from Tillandsia fasciculata in Florida. Tineidae detritus Pyroderces sp.