Length overall about 1 cm including wings, body is slightly less as the wings extend beyond the abdomen. Although the insect is rather grey in overall appearance the abdomen is brown in colour. There are similar species and identification requires detailed examination. Pictures placed in a red box can only be said to be typical of Nemurella picteti.

Its habitat spans from small brooks, springs to large rivers and lakes.

Spring to autumn.

Hatching period spans from April to October.

Quite common and widespread in England and Wales.

Quite common in Leicestershire and Rutland.