D'une forme similaire à celle des papillons, il sort généralement la nuit et présente davantage de poils. Ses ailes sont habituellement brunes ou grises, favorisant son camouflage. La lumière les attire et on les retrouve souvent agglutinés autour des lampes. Dans sa phase larvaire, il se nourrit de feuilles et de plantes, causant parfois de graves dommages aux cultures.
Although similar in shape to butterflies, they are generally active at night and have a hairier body. Their wings are usually brown or gray, serving as camouflage. They are easily attracted to light and often gather around lamps. During the larval stage, they feed on leaves and farming crops, sometimes causing damage.