Identifying features
Wingspan 31–43 millimetres. The spring generation is orange with black markings, while the summer generation is black with white bands. The underside is brownish with a light netted pattern, which has given the species its name.
Similar species
No similar species are described in the sources consulted.
Distribution
The first Swedish discovery was made in 1982; the species is expanding northwards and is now found in the forests of Göta and Svea counties.
Biology
The larvae feed on stinging nettle.