Length ~4mm. Distinctive body pattern of dark longitudinal lines. Pronotum predominantly pale yellow but typically with a dark patch or smudge in the middle.
First recorded in the UK on 1983.

Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters.

Bare ponds without vegetation such as gravel pits or recent excavations. Often attracted to artificial lights at night.

Widespread.

Uncommon.