A widespread and common species. On the wing from late June to August in woodland, scrub and gardens. The larvae feed on numerous woody plants including heather (Calluna vulgaris), blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), birches (Betula spp.) and brambles in the family Rosaceae.

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.