This medium-sized species is restricted to Spain and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. The females posses a buff thoracic pile, buff-yellow hindleg hairs and pale straw coloured hairs on the face. The terminal fringe is pale orange and the abdomen has bands of pale straw coloured hair on tergites 2-4. The clypeus is slightly upturned along its lower edge, the foveae are broad and pale, the tergites are densely punctured and shiny and the propodeal triangle is rough and reticulated in texture but poorly defined. Males are duller with pale hairs and strongly banded abdomens. They are best determined by examining the genitalia.

Distribution: In Europe, this species is entirely to central, eastern and southern Spain. Elsewhere, it has only been found in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

Flight Period: Data is limited, but it appears to be univoltine during spring. It certainly flies in May and probably in April and June also.

Habitat: Poorly known, but a relative abundance of Resedaceae is essential. I have recorded it is steppic grassland, maquis, brownfield land and scrubby grassland.

Flowers Visited: Females obtain pollen from mignonettes (Resedaceae), including Weld (Reseda luteola).

Personal Records: I have recorded females of this species in southeastern Madrid. Here they could be observed foraging on Weld in a varity of flower-rich habitats.