It is listed as an endangered species with approximately 587 acres (237 hectares) of land as critical habitat in Riverside County, California.

This species measures 0.55 to 0.71 inches (1.4 to 1.8 cm) long, with dusty brown or whitish coloring, and brown and cream longitudinal stripes on the elytra (wing covers and back).The organism is also characterized by its "leaf-like plates" on its antenna which allow this species to detect scents in its habitat (Natural History).

Females display an accentuated sexual dimorphism characterized by an enlarged abdomen, reduced legs and antennae, and metathoracic wing reduction and venation.

Excavations of adult emergence burrows revealed pupal exuviae (casings) at depths ranging from approximately 4 to 6 in (10 to 16 cm).

[9] The larval cycle for the species is likely one year, based on the absence of larvae (grubs) in burrows during the adult flight season.

A significant amount of the species population is located within Smoke Tree Ranch, a historic property within Palm Springs.