The wings of the adult female moths of this species are dark grey, each with a submarginal arc of pale spots. The forewings also have a lot of pale brown speckles concentrating near the bases. The abdomen is black, tipped with a bunch of golden hairs.

The males are similar to the females except for the forewings, which are white each with a curvy dark submarginal line. Both sexes have a wingspan of about 4 cms.

The species is found in

Northern Territory.

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(written 11 January 2012)