The wingspan is 14–16 millimetres (0.55–0.63 in). The forewings are deep reddish-ochreous, sometimes mixed or suffused with pale yellowish; margins sometimes with darker dots; often an indistinct pale yellowish triangular costal blotch before middle. Hindwings are rather dark grey. The larva is whitish or pale greenish; dorsal line dark grey;head pale brownish or greenish.[3] It is very similar to Caloptilia betulicola and both species are quite variable.Identification requires microscopic examination of the genitalia.
There are two generations per year, with adults on wing in June and again during September, after which they hibernate and reappear in spring.[4]
^Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Keys and description
