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Panurgus sp.
Small mining bee, ca. 1 cm long, completely black and with a big head. It is a male because of the hairy face. They prefer to feed on the pollen of asteraceae, common tansy in this case (Tanacetum vulgare). it is difficult to identify the species, they are all very similar.
Spotted in an open Mediterranean forest, with Holm oak and pine tress. Dehesa de Valdelatas
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/160 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 2851. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_3942, 32, 39, 37
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