[2] [3] For terminology see Speight key to genera and glossary 1.5 mm (0.06 in) The antennae are shiny black, with the second joint being longer than the first, and the third joint being subequal to the two preceding together.The eyes are pilose, wide apart in the female, and touching each other in the male .

The underside or cheeks have an extensive pale yellow coloration, which is referred to the common name Yellow-throated Meadow Fly.

The proepimeron (above the front coxa) is yellow which is referred to in the common name Yellow-throated Meadow Fly.

The scutum is black, covered with sparse, long yellow hair, including the sides (longer on the female).

There are obvious, longitudinal grayish pile stripes down the middle, one on each side of the center, which may be faint or absent on the male.