Wings are transparent with reddish brown borders. Outer edge of the transparent spot is even. Forewing cell has a median row of scales.
Females lay eggs on the underside of new leaves.
Probably two broods throughout its range from March-August. G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. A field guide to the moths of eastern North America. Fleming, R. C. 1970. The moths of America north of Mexico, fasc.