This plain looking brown 'Reed Beetle' is around 9mm. As with other species in the genus it has swollen femora with the hind one displaying a projecting spine.

Found in damp habitats and at water margins

Associated with plants of the Sedge family (Carex). Larvae have also been found on Marsh-marigold.

Fairly widespread in England, but fewer records from elsewhere in Britain.

Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.