A widespread, if uncommon, species in mainland Scotland (Nationally Scarce B). Three records to date (two South Uist, one North Uist), the first seen in June 2018. An attractive species flying during May and June. The larval foodplants include Sallow (Salix spp.), Brambles (Rubus spp.) and bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus).

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.