A scarce species which, despite its name, is more likely to be encountered in open moorland. Active from May to July. Bell heather (Erica cinerea), plantains (Plantago spp.), groundsel (Senecio vulgaris), and similar species are used by the larvae.

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.