A common species first recorded in 2009. As of 2024 there are 32 records from South Uist and 1 from North Uist. A moorland species active from June to August. The larval food-plants are moorland sub-shrubs such as bilberry, crowberry and heather.

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