Frequently recorded in the southern islands but rare in Harris and Lewis. The flight period is from April to May near damp and boggy habitats. The larvae feed on woody plants such as bog myrtle (Myrica gale) and willows (Salix spp.).

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.