The Caterpillars of this species differ from those of most other Synemon species in that they feed inside the culm of the foodplant at ground level, rather than on the roots underground.

The adult moths have brown forewings, each with two white spots. The hindwings are scarlet with brown markings.

The species has been caught in Victoria. It is considered to be vulnerable due to habitat destruction and the fact that the females are poor flyers.

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