[2] The head has a prominent white stripe connecting the lateral ocelli, a white chevron of variable size encompassing the median ocellus, and up to six prominent longitudinal stripes on the dorsal surface.

The disk of the pronotum has a mottled appearance, while the lateral lobes are dark dorsally but pale ventrally.

The fore tibia bears a large posterior tympanum and usually does not have an anterior one.

The wings may be long or short, and both long-winged and short-winged individuals can be found in the same location.

[3] Lepidogryllus comparatus has been found in dry grassy areas, on stony road banks and under stones in shrubland vegetation.