Common and found on all the major islands in our archipelago. The males are noted for lekking in the pre-dark period. The larvae feen on herbaceous roots and is a minor best of gardens feeding on celeriac and parsnips. The main flight period is June to July.

References: 
Leverton, R. & Cubitt, M. (2024). The Larger Moths of Scotland.
Waring, P. & Townsend, M. (2018 third edition). Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.