Anthia venator

Anthia venator is a beetle of the Family Carabidae.

Description
Anthia venator can reach a length of 40 - 47 mm. These beetles are the biggest carabids of North Africa. They spend daylight hours hidden in burrows at the base of the bushes. Usually they hunt various insects at sunset.

Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in North Africa, in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Syria and Tunisia. These ground beetles prefer sandy habitats.