A very rare immigrant species throughout Belgium. Quite a few observations during the last years (2008, 2009) in many provinces.

The larva lives on Epilobium angustifolium, Galium, Parthenocissus, Vitis vinifera and Fuchsia. So far known it's unable to overwinter in our country due to the harsh winter conditions. Pupates in a loose cocoon on or under the ground.

The adults have been recorded from June towards December, these moths are usually from migrants of the second and third generation. They fly from dusk onwards and visit flowers and later come to light.