[1][2][3] Distoleon tetragrammicus is widespread in the western Palearctic realm and it is present in most of Southern Europe and in North Africa.

[4][5] This species can be found in a wide range of habitats, from coastal dunes to mountain forests, mainly in arid and sandy areas, in oak and pine forests and in various calcareous wasteland with minimum moisture.

[6] The adults of Distoleon tetragrammicus greatly resemble dragonflies or damselflies.

The strong dark brown mandibles do not show long bristles outside the margins.

[4] The adults of Distoleon tetragrammicus appear in the middle of the summer and fly from June to August.