A common species in Belgium.

The larvae feed usually on Crataegus but occasionally also on Mespilus, Sorbus aucuparia, Fragaria and Cotoneaster. Initially in a small Phyllonorycter-like mine with a brown lower epidermis. Later in two or more successive cones constructed by folding the leaf-lobes downwards. Pupation in that folded leaf edge or on leaf litter.

The adults fly in two generations a year; during April and May and again during August. They come to light.