- moths light grayish-brown moths with a small, lighter colored spot near the center of each forewing
- moths have a wingspread of about 1 1/2 inches
- light-green caterpillars with a few white or pale yellow stripes
- larvae travel with a characteristic looping motion
- voracious feeders, which can strip foliage from infested plants in a short time
- a virus often affects individuals especially in high population