A rare species in mainland Scotland with most records coming from the southern islands of the Outer Hebrides. A coastal species, very similar to Cnephasia stephensiana and dissection is usually required for positive identification. Active from late June to August. Many shrubby and perennial species are used by the larvae.

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