Megachile (Amegachile) bituberculata Ritsema, 1889

Nkulu, Alain Tshibungu, Pauly, Alain, Dorchin, Achik & Vereecken, Nicolas J., 2023, The Megachilidae (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Apiformes) of the Democratic Republic of Congo curated at the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA, Belgium), Zootaxa 5392 (1), pp. 1-103 : 11

Megachile (Amegachile) bituberculata Ritsema, 1889

Material. Cabinet 110, Drawer 9 (184 ♀ and 97 ♂). D.R. CONGO —Bas-Uele • 2 ♀; Bambesa ; 3.47, 25.72; 1938; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 11 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 5 ♂; ibid; 11 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 11 May 1939; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 10 ♀; ibid; 14 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 5 ♂; ibid; 14 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 14 May 1940; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 14 May 1941; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; ibid; 25 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 4 Jun. 1937; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 9 ♀; ibid; 9 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 9 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; ibid; May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jul. 1952; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1933; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 30 Aug. 1938; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Feb. 1934; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lebo Paigba ; 4.45, 23.95; 14 Oct.1913; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mobwasa ; 2.67, 23.18; Sep.1911; De Giorgi leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Uele : van Kerkhovenville; 4.10, 22.38; Degreef leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Bambesa ; 3.47, 25.72; 10 Oct.1933; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Uele: Tukpwo ; 4.43, 25.85; Aug.1937; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA .— Equateur • 2 ♂; Beneden-Congo: Tumba ; -0.83, 18.00; Sep. 1933; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Eala ( Mbandaka ); 0.05, 18.32; 1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid, 22 Apr.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid, Mar.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Mar.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Apr.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Apr.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Apr.1933; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; May 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; May 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jun.1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jun.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jun.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jul.1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Nov.1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Nov.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 4 Apr.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; Apr.1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Nov.1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ubangi: Yakoma ; 4.10, 22.38; 12 Nov. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA .— Haut-Katanga • 1 ♂; Elisabethville ( Lubumbashi ); -11.67, 27.47; 1933; De Loose leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 18 Apr. 1933; De Loose leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 29 Jan. 1924; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 30 Jan. 1921; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 6 Jun. 1920; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 7 Jan. 1924; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 7 Sep. 1932; De Loose leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Mar. 1926; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; De Loose leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jun. 1932; De Loose leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 1925; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 18 Apr. 1933; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 2 Apr. 1923; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Aug. 1932; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Elisabethville ( Kimilolo ); -11.67, 27.47; 2 Apr. 1923; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Elisabethville; riv. Kimilolo ; -11.67, 27.47; 2 Apr. 1923; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kambove-Bunkeya ; -10.87, 26.63; Sep. 1907; Dr. Sheffield Neave leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kampemba ( Elisabethville ); -11.67, 27.47; 16 Jun. 1953; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Katanga; - 11.67, 27.47; 1915; A. Smaelen leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Katumba ; -8.53, 25.98; Oct. 1907; Dr. Sheffield Neave leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lubumbashi ; -11.67, 27.47; 10 May 1953; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 9 Jan. 1921; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; May 1953; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; May 1953; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Mbiliwa-Wantu ; -11.67, 27.47; Oct. 1907; Dr. Sheffield Neave leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Muelushi ; -8.98, 26.75; 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mufunga ; -9.35, 27.45; 20 Oct. 1911; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; PNU Kabwe sur Muye ; -8.78, 26.87, alt. 1320 m; 11 May 1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 30 Apr.-10. May 1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Kilwezi ; -9.08, 26.75, alt. 750 m, 6/ 7 Sep.1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Lusinga, Rivière Kamitungulu ; -8.92, 27.20; 13 Jun.1943; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 3 Jun.1945; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Masombwe s. Grde: Kafwe -9.08, 27.20, alt. 1120 m; 16 Apr. 1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 16. Apr. 1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA .— Haut-Lomami • 1 ♂; Bukama ; -9.20, 24.78; 9 Mar. 1911; Dr. M. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kadiamapanga ; -8.27, 26.60; 30 Sep. 1952; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lualaba: Kabongo ; -7.33, 25.58; 30 Sep. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Luashi ; -7.52, 24.17; Freyne leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; PNU Gorge de la Petenge ; - 8.93, 27.20, alt. 1150 m, 28 May 1947; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; PNU Kanonga ; -9.27, 26.13, alt. 675 m, 14/ 3 Feb. 1949; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Kaswabilenga ; -8.85, 26.72, alt. 700 m; 15 Sep. / 6 Nov. 1947; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 15 Sep. / 6 Nov. 1947; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Mabwe ; -8.65, 26.52, alt. 585 m; 1/ 11 Jan. 1949; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA .— Haut-Uele • 1 ♂; Faradje ; 3.73, 29.70; 1909/1915; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Haut-Uele: Moto ; 3.05, 29.47; 1920; L. Burgeon leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 1923; L. Burgeon leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mayumbe: Buende-Irundi ; -4.72, 13.00; 15 May 1926; A. Collart leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Mayumbe: Zobe ; -5.13, 12.48; Jan. 1916; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; PNG [ Parc National de Garamba ]; 3.67, 29.00; 19 May 1950; H. De Saeger leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 22 Jun. 1950; G. Demoulin leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 5 Oct. 1950; G. Demoulin leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Uele: Dungu ; 3.62, 28.57; Degreef leg.; RMCA .— Ituri • 1 ♀; Ituri: Blukwa ; 1.75, 30.60; 22 Nov. 1928; A. Collart leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ituri: Bunia ; 1.57, 30.25; 28 Feb. 1934; J.V. Leroy leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ituri: Kilo ( Djugu ); 1.83, 30.15; Jul. 1914; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ituri: Mahagi ; 2.30, 30.98; 15 May 1925; Dr. H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Mahagi-Port ; 2.15, 31.23; 1935; Ch. Scops leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Sep. 1934; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mongbwalu ( Kilo ); 1.83, 30.15; 1938; Mme. Scheitz leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jul. 1938; Mme. Scheitz leg.; RMCA .— Kasaï • 1 ♀; Kasaï: Tshikapa ; -6.40, 20.80; 16 Mar. 1939; J.J. Deheyn leg.; RMCA .— Kasaï Central • 1 ♀; Limbala ; -6.12, 22.33; 3/ 8 Aug. 1913; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lula (Kasaï); -7.18, 22.40; 1958; A.J. Jobaert leg.; RMCA .— Kinshasa • 1 ♂; Léopoldville (Kinshasa); -4.32, 15.32; 1933; A. Tinant leg.; RMCA .— Kongo Central • 1 ♂; Congo da Lemba ( Songololo ); -5.70, 13.70; Jun. 1911; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Kisantu ( Madimba ); -5.13, 15.10; 1931; R.P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 1931; R.P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 1932; R.P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; ibid; Rév. P. Regnier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jun. 1921; P. Van Wing leg.; RMCA • 3 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1927; R.P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lemfu ( Madimba ); -5.30, 15.22; Jan. 1945; Rév. P. De Beir leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; ibid; 1942; Rév. P. Van Eyen leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; Jan. 1953; J. Sion leg.; RMCA .— Kwango • 1 ♀; Kasaï: Samsonge ; -6.12, 27.47; 18 Mar. 1939; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA .— Kwilu • 1 ♀; Kolo-Kwilu-Madiata; -5.45, 18.87; Sep. 1913; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Leverville ( Bulungu ); -4.83, 18.73; 1927; Mme. J. Tinant leg.; RMCA .— Lomami • 3 ♀; Kabinda; -6.13, 24.48; Dr. Schwetz leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Lomami: Kabwe ; -8.78, 26.87; Jul. / Aug. 1931; P. Quarré leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jul. / Aug. 1931; P. Quarré leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lomami-Luputa ; - 11.00, 26.73; Apr. 1934; Dr. Bouvier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Sankuru: M’Pemba Zeo ( Gandajika ); 6.82, 23.97; 19 Oct. 1958; R. Maréchal leg.; RMCA .— Lualaba • 2 ♂; Biano ; -10.33, 27.00; Oct. 1931; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Bunkeya ; -10.40, 26.97; Oct. 1907; Dr. Sheffield Neave leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Dilolo; -10.68, 22.35; Sep. / Oct. 1933; H. De Saeger leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Apr. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kalule Nord ; -9.75, 25.92; 1934; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kanzenze ; -10.52, 25.20; Aug. 1931; G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kapanga ; - 8.35, 22.57, Mar. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kayambo-Dikuluwe ; -10.75, 25.37; Jun. 1907; Dr. Sheffield Neave leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lubudi ; -9.92, 25.97; 29 Jan. 1924; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Mar. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lulua: Kapanga ; -8.35, 22.57; 1 Oct. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Mar. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Apr. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Sep. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Sep. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; May 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; May 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; ibid; Oct. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 4 ♂; ibid; Oct. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Dec. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Sandoa ; -9.68, 22.88; 28 Nov. 1918; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA .— Maï-Ndombe • 1 ♀; Kwamouth ( Mushie ); -3.18, 16.20; 20 Jun. 1913; Dr. J. Maes leg.; RMCA .— Maniema • 1 ♀; Kibombo; - 9.68, 23.73; Sep. / Oct. 1930; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Sep. / Nov.1930; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Maniema; -5.00, 29.00; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Terr. de Kasongo, Lupaya ; -4.38, 26.77; 8 Feb. 1960; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA .— Mongala • 1 ♂; Binga ( Lisala ); 2.47, 20.52; 1 Mar. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Itimbiri ; 2.05, 22.75; 23 May 1918; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 23 May 1918; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 28 May 1915; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Ubangi: Binga ( Lisala ); 2.47, 20.52; 5/ 12 Mar. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA .— Nord-Kivu • 1 ♀; Beni ; 0.48, 29.47, alt. 1150 m; Jul. 1911; Mme. L. Lebrun leg.; RMCA • 9 ♀; Beni à Lesse ; 0.75, 29.77, Jul. 1911; Dr. Murtula leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; N. Kivu: Kisenyi ; -1.70, 29.24; Feb. 1928; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; PNA: Ngoma (lac Biuniu ); -1.68, 29.23; 3/ 20Apr. 1935; Dr. H. Damas leg.; RMCA .— Nord-Ubangi • 1 ♂; Abumombazi ( Mobayi ); 3.57, 22.05; 18/ 26 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Banzyville ( Mobayi ); 4.30, 21.18; Royaux leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; Ubangi: Bosobolo ; 4.18, 19.88; 8/ 11 Jan. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Ubangi: Karawa ( Businga ); 3.35, 20.30; 1936; Rév. Wallin leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Yakoma ; 4.10, 22.38; 5/ 17 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA .— Sud-Kivu • 1 ♀; Ibanda ; -2.48, 28.85; 1952; M. Vandelannoite leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Katana ( Kabare ); -2.23, 28.82; Oct. 1932; P. Van der Houd leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mulungu ; -2.33, 28.78; 19 Sep. 1938; Hendrickx leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uvira: riv. Kalimabenge ; -3.42, 29.13, alt. 780 m; 23 Mar. 1949; G. Marlier leg.; RMCA .— Sud-Ubangi • 1 ♀; Kunungu ; 2.87, 18.75; 1932; Dr. H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; M'Paka, Terr. Libenge ; 3.65, 18.63; Jul. / Aug.1959; M. Pecheur leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Dec 1959; M. Pecheur leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Ubangi: Boma-Motenge ; 3.25, 18.65; Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ubangi: Motenge-Boma ; 3.25, 18.65; 14 Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 22 Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Ubangi: Nzali ; 3.25, 19.78; 3/ 4 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA .— Tanganyika • 1 ♀; Bassin Lukuga; -5.67, 26.92; Apr. / Jul. 1934; H. De Saeger leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kabalo ; -6.05, 26.92; Jan. 1929; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Katompe ( Kabalo ); -6.18, 26.33; Feb. 1929; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kongolo ; -5.40, 27.00; 12 Feb. 1911; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 22 Feb. 1911; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 23 Jan. 1911; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 23 Feb. 1911; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lukuga r. Niemba ; -5.95, 28.43; Dec. 1917 / Jan. 1918; Dr. Pons leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lulua: Kalenge ; -6.55, 26.58; Dec. 1934; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Vallée Lukuga ; -5.67, 26.92; Nov. 1911; Dr. Schwetz leg.; RMCA .— Tshopo • 1 ♀; Miss. St. Gabriel; 0.55, 25.08; M. Torley leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Stanleyville ( Kisangani ); 0.52, 25.18; 29 Apr. 1915; Lang & Chapin leg.; RMCA .— Tshuapa • 1 ♀; Bokuma; -0.10, 18.68; Jan. / Feb. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; ibid; Jul. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Tshuapa: Bokuma ; -0.10, 18.68; Mar. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Jul. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA .