The adults feed on some shrubs, including "Pinus mugo". Mountain pine ("Pinus mugo") is a species of pine tree. Cultivars with seasonal changes in foliage color include "Pinus mugo" 'Wintergold' and "Pinus mugo" 'Ophir'. "Pinus mugo" was planted in coastal Denmark for sand dune stabilization. The larvae feed on "Larix europaeus", "Pinus mugo" and "Pinus sylvestris".