This species has been introduced into Australia by accident. The Caterpillars of this moth are a world-wide pest on stored nuts.

The adult moths of this species are dimorphic. The females have brown forewings with a large dark spot. The males are similar but have a smaller spot, and they also have a zig-zag orange mark near each forewing inner margin. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

It has been found in :

Togo, and Turkey.

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