A very local and rare species in Belgium, thus far only known from two provinces: West-Vlaanderen and Brabant.

The larva feeds on Inula conyza and Carlina vulgaris. The larva of the first generation lives in the stems, and the second generation lives in the flower buds and on the seedheads. Pupation takes place in the excavated stem parts.

The adults fly in two generations: from May to July and again in August and September. They are active at dusk and night and come readily to light.