First observation of this species in Belgium was in 1995 and in 2004 when a second observation was done, the species was then described for the first time in Belgium. This rare species was only known from the province of Antwerpen. During 2005 more observations were done in the same province and also in a second province.

The larvae feed on Betula, preferable on young trees, at first in a gallery on either side of a leaf, later in a leaf rolled longitudinally, upperside inwards. Pupation under a pale green membrane, generally on the underside of a leaf.

The adults fly from early July till early September. They hibernate and can be found till early May. They rest on tree trunks and come to light.