It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from the northern United States to southern Mexico.

[1] It has been introduced to Russia as a biological control agent of Ambrosia artemisiifolia.

The habitat consists of dry, weedy, disturbed areas at low elevations.

[2] Adults are on wing in summer, from April to September.

The larvae feed on Asteraceae, including Aster and Ambrosia species.