Davey, P., 2009: A species occurring widely across southern Britain, but more local further north, the larva feeding on wood sage (Teucrium scorodonia), dead nettle (Lamium spp.), woundwort (Stachys spp.) and yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon). In Dorset, this striking day-flying moth is common very locally, its distribution coinciding with wood sage, a plant that grows along woodland rides and within unimproved grassland on sandy soil and chalky soil. Colonies of the moth also flourish along coastal cliffs where wood sage tolerates salt spray. There are several instances of the moth flying at night when it has been attracted to light traps.

Recorded in 29 (73%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1888.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)