Though found over much of Scotland this species was only discovered in VC110 during spring 2025. Adults, which may be seen at any time of year, generally over-winter between August and June. A variety of larval food plants include thistles (Cirsium and Carduus spp.), burdocks (Arctium spp.) and knapweeds (Centauea spp.).

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