They are dark black with irregular patches of light brown spots on the abdomen and thorax.

Less noticeable light brown hairs can also be found on the legs and head.

This species is characteristic to high altitude riparian woodland zones in the mountains of Europe.

[2] The butterbur weevil is native to Central Europe, from Spain to Ukraine.

[3] The species is most commonly observed in the Alpine and Tatra mountain range, and in the Bohemian Massif.