Description: Small, inconspicuous species (♂ 11-14 mm, ♀ 13-17 mm). Ground colour brownish grey, wings shorter (2-4 mm) than the pronotum. The underside of the hind femur is more or less yellow.
Similar species: Stenobothrus crassipes, and confusion with larvae of other species.
Adults: It can be found all year round,but most abundant between June and October.
Song: Males have no calling song.
Habitat: Warm and dry habitats with lush vegetation.
Distribution: Widespread but local (e.g. Villányi-hg., Mecsek, Gemenc, Zselic, Keszthelyi-hg., Balaton-felvidék, Budai-hg., Pilis, Mezőföld, Békés, Szolnok, Debrecen, Tisza-tó).