3 to 4 mm, rostrum or beak is three times as long as it is broad and notched at its base. The eyes are large, taller than wide and non-protuberant. The elytra can be greenish-gold or coppery brown, both being the result of the presence of scales. Legs are reddish brown. Erect pale hairs form lines between the striae, particularly towards the apices of the elytra.

Other Hypera species.

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Areas with plenty of Clover and Bird's-foot-trefoil.

All year. 

Adults feed on clover and Birds-foot-trefoil.

Widespread and fairly frequent, especially in the southern half of Britain.

Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.