This diminutive moth has a wingspan of about .75 inch. The wings are a dull, metallic orange with many broad and narrow black lines. The forewing has a small, translucent reniform spot. The hindwing has a large, crescent-shaped translucent spot. The body is chunky and light brown. The larva is dull yellow with many shiny, black bumps. The head capsule is black and the prothoracic shield is orange.
The frequency of occurrence of this uncommon moth in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods is not known. It has been photographed at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center in early June. The adult is attracted to lights.
There are 4 species in the genus Dysodia north of Mexico. The larval food plants are beans and white snakeroot (Eupatorium ageratoides). The caterpillar bores into stems and is a leaf roller.
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