An uncommon moorland and woodland species found from July to August. It can be confused with arran carpet (Dysstroma truncata concinnata) and common marbled carpet (Dysstroma truncata). The larvae have similar food requirements, that is: mainly woody shrubs such as willows (Salix spp.) and heather (Calluna vulgaris).

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.