Common and widespread in damp woodland and other boggy habitats from June to early August. The larvae feed on a variety of mainly herbaceous plants including dandelion (Taraxacum officinale agg.) and foxglove (Digitalis purpurea).

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.