The adult moths of this species have streaky brown forewings, each with a broad dark area along the hind-margin. The hindwings are pale brown, shading darker at the wingtips. The hindwings have recurved wingtips. The wingspan is about 2 cms.
The species has been found in : Queensland, New South Wales, and Australian Capital Territory.
Phthonerodes peridela is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands