<p><i>Lithurgus tibialis</i>: a species in that it is much smaller and looks quiet different from other <i>Lithurgus</i> species occurring in Europe and has the peculiar preference for flowers of <i>Chrozophora</i>. From studies in Greece it is clear that the females almost solely visit this plant and collect its pollen. The males can also be found on flowering mint.  Account and collection by Jelle Devalez who found this specimen on the island of Lesvos in Greece.
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<b>Photography Information: </b>Canon Mark II 5D, Zerene Stacker, Stackshot Sled, 65mm Canon MP-E 1-5X macro lens,  Twin Macro Flash in Styrofoam Cooler,  F5.0,  ISO 100,  Shutter Speed 200
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2015-03-19 12:34
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/usgsbiml/16838889276/">Lithurgus tibialis, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Moria_2015-03-06-12.21.48 ZS PMax</a>