The wingspan of adults is 12-16 mm.
The caterpillar larvae mainly feed inside the seed capsules and shoots of Malvaceae such as China Jute (Abutilon theophrasti), Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis), the tree mallow Lavatera arborea, Arrowleaf Sida (Sida rhombifolia), and various Gossypium (cottons) and Malva (typical mallows) species.