A common species across Scotland becoming scarcer towards the north and north-west. First recorded in the Outer Hebrides in August 2026 from Lewis. A single generation flying from late June to early august. Found near water such as streams and pond. Several trees and shrubs are used by the larvae including alder (Alnus glutinosa) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).

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.