A rare species with a 1976 record from Lewis and three more recent records as of 2024. Active from May to October June to October over grassland and machair. The larval food-plants include grass seeds and grain seeds.

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.