It is also found in North America[citation needed] and Hawaii.

Adults are on wing in June and July in western Europe.

The larvae feed on the pith of the seedhead of Dipsacus fullonum (a teasel).

[1] This species was identified as a strong candidate by researchers in Slovakia (2003-2004) who were looking for useful biological control agents, as teasels are strongly-invasive weeds in some areas outside of their native range, such as parts the United States' Midwest.

Despite this result, the USDA has not approved this moth for introduction as of February 2018 and it does not appear to be under further consideration.