This is a quite variable species, some examples of which can resemble other members of the Acronicta genus.
Pupates in leaf litter.
Grassland, heathland, fens, scrub, gardens and open woodland.
Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.
Last recorded in June 2013
Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 12 June