[2] This species is closely related and similar to Athous haemorrhoidalis.

[3] Larvae develop in the soil feeding on the roots of various herbaceous plants.

Adults are associated with a wide range of broadleaved trees, especially Beech (Fagus sylvatica), Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), Oak (Quercus spp.

), Walnut (Juglans regia) and Alder trees (Alnus glutinosa).

[2] It can be found in plain and lowlands and in highlands, at an elevation of 350–6,000 metres (1,150–19,690 ft) above sea level, but in the Alps it can reach above 1200 m.[4]