A large (up to 25mm) and striking longhorn beetle resembling the more frequent L. quadrifasciata. The yellow/orange markings on the elytra are usually a deeper orange and the pronotum has zones of yellow/orange hairs along the anterior and posterior edges. The legs are red/yellow and the antennae a dark red.

Leptura quadrifasciata looks very similar but this has black(ish) legs and antennae.

It is generally found in old broadleaved woodland and pasture woodland.

Adults are most commonly seen between June and August.

The larvae develop in the dead wood of broadleaved trees, especially oak, and take up to 4 years to mature.

Generally uncommon except along the southern coast region.

Rare