Common across the islands. On the wing from July to early September across open habitats such as machair, sand-dunes and gardens. The larvae feed on a wide range of herbaceous and woody plants including broad-leaved dock (Rumex obtusifolius), scentless mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum) and willows (Salix spp.).

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.