A rare and local species in Belgium.

The polyphagous larva feeds on a range of deciduous trees and shrubs like Acer, Betula, Prunus, Sorbus, Pyrus, Quercus, Vaccinium etc... Also reported on Abies, Larix and Picea. It lives and feeds in a spun or rolled leaf. It hibernates in an early instar and pupates in the larval habitation.

The adults have been observed from late May towards mid August. The moths are active at sunset and come to light.