Locally, a common coastal species first recorded on South Uist in 2009. On the mainland it also frequents inland hills and mountains. The flight period is from May to September. The food-plants include sea plantain (Plantago maritima) and thrift (Armeria maritima).

References: 
Sterling, P. & Parsons, M. (2023 second edition). Field Guide to the Micro-moths of Great Britain and Ireland.