Uncommon in the islands and nationally scarce. Found in moorland with wooded areas from July to September. Juniper (Juniperus communis) is the preferred food-plant.

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.