Very small at about 2 mm long.  Wingless, with a mottled abdomen and a characteristic 'anchor' mark on the head.

This species has a red ID rating and unless identified by a known expert you must provide a satisfactory explanation of how it was identified for the record to be accepted.

It has been found in a wide range of habitats.

June to September.

A few adults have been found to overwinter on or under bark.

Widespread and common in Britain.

Thought to be fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.