Ubiquitous and can be found in most habitats. The main flight period is from June to August over grassland, machair, sand-dunes and gardens. The larvae feed on almost any type of grass.

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.