It mostly lives on "Leucanthemum vulgare". They feed also on pollen of "Rosa canina", "Polygonum bistorta" and "Leucanthemum vulgare". Adults mainly feed on juices of "Cirsium arvense" and nectar of "Leucanthemum vulgare". "Leucanthemum vulgare" is one of the most widespread weeds in the Anthemideae. "Crataegus monogyna", "Euphorbia esula", and of various "Apiaceae" species (especially "Leucanthemum vulgare"). The adult moth feeds on "Persicaria bistorta", "Leucanthemum vulgare" and nettles. "Tephritis neesii" lives on plants in the family Asteraceae, particularly "Leucanthemum vulgare". Adult males and females feed also on nectar and pollen of flowers (mainly "Leucanthemum vulgare").