A not so common and local species in the north and south of the country. It is known to migrate.

The larva feed on a variety of herbaceous plants including Cirsium arvense, Atriplex, Rumex, Teucrium, Diplotaxis tenuifolia and Cytisus.Hinbernates in a hibernaculum and pupates the following spring.

The adults have mainly been observed in June and July and sometimes a partial second generation occurs during August. Easily disturbed by day. They come to light.