Appearance
The wingspan is 18–22 mm. The forewings are white near the base and along the costa, with grey and yellowish mottling in the median and subterminal areas. The hindwings are pale whitish grey, becoming gradually darker grey to the margin on the outer half. Adults are on wing in summer, from April to September.Status
It has been introduced to Russia as a biological control agent of ''Ambrosia artemisiifolia''.Habitat
The habitat consists of dry, weedy, disturbed areas at low elevations.Food
The larvae feed on Asteraceae, including ''Aster'' and ''Ambrosia'' species. They are green with a white lateral stripe.References:
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