Length of body 1.6 to 2.4 mm. Jaws large, learly as long as the head and thorax (c.f. Neobisium). 

Found beneath stones, bricks and other debris as well as woodland soil and litter, and occasionally bird and other animal nests.

All year round.

Throughout Britain it is very widespread, but appears to be absent from the central and north of Scotland and central Wales. Locally it is often quite common.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.