Habitat:
Stenobothrus festivus inhabits most often stony areas withs scarce vegetation from almost sea level up to about 1600m.
Life cycle:
The adults appear early between May and July, only rarely later, e.g. in higher altitudes.
Remarks:
Stenobothrus festivus occurs locally in S-France and in the Iberian Peninsula. It is sometimes more common in parts of central and eastern Spain.