Description: Large and robust species (♂ 23-30 mm, ♀ 20-35 mm), ground colour may vary (greenish or brownish), sometimes with dark spots on the abdomen. The pronotum is saddle-shaped, the wings are vestigial. The ovipositor is 15-21 mm long and only slightly curved upwards.
Similar species: none
Adults: from July to September
Song: Sharp and rapid chirps, repeated every second or so. It sings during the day and at dusk, the loud song can be heard up to 20-30 m away.
Habitat:  Warm, dry shrublands, steppes, forest edges. It is very thermophilic.
Distribution: Widespread but not common, especially in hills and mountains.