A locally common moth, widespread on South Uist where it was first recorded in 2010, with only one previous record from North Uist. A species of damp moorland and heathland, found in June and July. Heath (Erica) species are used by the larvae.

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