Anthidium loti, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Mytilene 2015-03-04-11.04.41 ZS PMax (16812974649)

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Description: Anthidium loti: A characteristic summer species of the Greece, almost always found on the abundantly flowering Vitex agnus-castus. The males are swift flyers protecting their favorite bush of Vitex against intruders on warm summer days. Specimen collected by Jelle Devalez on Lesvos Island, Greece. Photography by Maggie Yuan. 10:55, 26 April 2015 (UTC)10:55, 26 April 2015 (UTC){{{{{{0}}}}}}10:55, 26 April 2015 (UTC)10:55, 26 April 2015 (UTC) All photographs are public domain, feel free to download and use as you wish. Photography Information: 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 The grass so little has to do, A sphere of simple green, With only butterflies to brood, And bees to entertain, - Emily Dickinson You can also follow us on Instagram account USGSBIML Contact information: Sam Droege sdroege@usgs.gov 301 497 5840. Date: 31 March 2015, 21:44. Source: Anthidium loti, M, Side, Greece, Aegean Islands, Lesvos, Mytilene_2015-03-04-11.04.41 ZS PMax. Author: USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab from Beltsville, Maryland, USA.