This is a widespread species in W Canada, which also occurs across the Palaearctic. It and Vitrina angelicae are often confused; separation of these species are by reproductive anatomy, and while NT records have yet to be confirmed anatomically, it is likely this species, not V. angelicae. It is a generalist, found mostly in open habitats, but also sometimes in open woods. Although recorded from NT from only a few sites, NT is under-surveyed for terrestrial molluscs and many additional records are expected.