Forewing and hindwings of this species both have a prominent central black dot. The leading edge of the forewing is curved near the tip and the second cross-line beyond the black dot usually curves around it. The species is very variable in the intensity of the markings and there is also a dark form (f. fimbriolata).

Pupates in plant debris.

Broadleaved woodland, conifer plantations, hedgerows and mature gardens.

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.