This species is very common in Southern Europe.

The shell of this species is thick-walled, ovoid and slightly conical. It is composed of 4 ½ – 5 convex spires with the last one as the largest one. The surface of the shell is reticulated with dark spots and discontinued bands of beige and violet colours.

The thick and chalky operculum has an eccentric calcified nucleus, and bears a spiral sculpture.