Latin species name bellieri honors the French entomologist Jean-Baptiste Eugène Bellier de la Chavignerie (1819-1888).

[3][4] This rare species closely resemble Euchalcia variabilis, but it is quite smaller.

The upperside of the forewings shows a well marked oblique inner line with a slight rosy border.

The central area is dark brown, while the hind margin is rosy.

[5] This species is endemic to France (Hautes-Alpes, Basses-Alpes, Alpes Maritimes) and to a northern Italian Region (Piedmont).