A local species in Belgium, observed in many provinces.

The larva feeds between spun leaves or in a folded leaf on Lathyrus, Vicia or Trifolium. The larvae of the second generation hibernate full-fed. Pupation in the larval habitation or spun in a leaf on the ground.

The adults fly in two generations a year: from late April till mid June and from the end of July till early September. They are active at sunrise and at dusk and later occasionally come to light.