A common species throughout Belgium.

The larva feeds between spun leaves or in a rolled leaf on Urtica, or, less frequently, Marrubium, Stachys spp., Mentha spp., Ballota or Convolvulus. It hibernates in its cocoon. Pupation takes place in a cocoon spun under loose bark, deep in debris, etc.

The adults fly from mid May till mid September. They are active from dusk onwards and later come to light.