A very rare and local species in Belgium, hitherto known only from 2 provinces. Probably overlooked due to it small size. Where it occurs, the species can be locally common.

The larva lives in the flower-heads of Echium vulgare, spinning them together and causing a brownish stain. Pupates in a cocoon in the dead flowers of the food plant. 

The adults fly in one generation a year; from late April towards early June. They are active during sunny days. They come sparsely to light.