Common and widespread across the islands. On the wing from July to August in woodland, heathland, scrub and gardens. The larvae feed on a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants including willows (Salix spp.), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and stinging nettles (Urtica dioica).

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.