Locally fairly common in some forests in Central and South Belgium.

The larva lives on several tree species with a preference for Fagaceae, like Fagus, Betula, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus incana, Salix caprea, Sorbus aucuparia, Tilia cordata, Quercus and Corylus avellana. Hibernates as a pupa in a though cocoon among plant debris.

The adults fly from mid April till the beginning of June in one generation a year. They are active during the day and later come to light.