Host plants:
The caterpillars live polyphagous on herbs and low-growing shrubs.
Habitat:
Scopula floslactata inhabits mostly slightly damp to wet, open woods. Sometimes it also occurs in other woody areas.
Life cycle:
The caterpillar overwinters fairly mature and pupates in the spring. The moths fly from late April to June or early July. Occasionally, in July/August is added a very partial second generation.
Endangerment: regionally endangered or decreasing
Endangerment factors:
Since clear forest structures are becoming less common, Scopula floslactata is in decline, but not yet endangered severely..
Remarks:
Scopula floslactata is found in Europe and temperate Asia to the Pacific.