Length 3 to 5.5 mm. The adult is covered in cream and brown scales (covering a black body) with recumbent (leaning back) seta along the elytral intervals. The scales are bifid, divided to around two thirds their length. The pronotum is no more than 1.2x wide as long and has a central pale stripe plus pale sides. 

• 3.9-5.5mm
• Elytral scales bifid and divided for ~2/3 of their length
• Elytral scutellar region darkened
• Pronotum no more than 1.2x wide as long
• Antennal clubs dark
• Pronotum with pale medial stripe + sides

Unless identified by a recognised expert, photographic evidence is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used. Note the beetle's size and describe the identifying characters. It is advisable to retain the specimen in case further checks are needed.

Where clovers are present, often on sparsely vegetated ground.

Found throughout the year with a peak in spring and summer.

Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.