It is small, around 5-7 mm with a dark metallic lustre and red/brown legs. The front corners of the pronotum are sharp which helps to distinguish this from other similar Amara species.

• 5-7mm
• Dark with low metallic lustre
• Legs all pale/red
• Scutellary pore absent
• Front corners of the pronotum strongly protruding

It favours dry habitats

Most often seen between spring and summer 

It hunts during the day in warm weather

Very common throughout much of Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.