A widespread and very common species on the wing from April to November. On sunny days they can be seen in good numbers around its main food-plant, common nettle/stinging nettle (Urtica dioica). It can also be found at rest on herbaceous flowers such as corn marigold (Glebionis segetum).

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