[1] This species is believed to reproduce via thelytokous parthenogenesis, due to a higher female to male sex ratio.

[2] Chrysura hirsuta can be found within the Trans-Palearctic region from Western Europe through to East Asia.

The species has been recorded in the countries and territories of: Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Corsica, China, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Slovakia, Switzerland, Poland and the United Kingdom.

[3] Chrysura hirsuta can be found living in a variety of habitats including mountains,[3] meadows, woodlands and glades.

C. hirsuta are often found flying in close proximity to drystone walls,[3] rocky outcrops and dead wood,[1] which are places their host species are known to build their nests.