41. Bombus (Psithyrus) bellardii (Gribodo)

(Figs 84, 85)

Psithyrus Bellardii Gribodo, 1892:108 .

Psithyrus (Metapsithyrus) pieli Maa, 1948:29 .

Psithyrus (Metapsithyrus) tajushanensis Pittioni, 1949:277 (not of Pittioni, 1949:244 = B. bicoloratus Smith).

Material examined. 7 females, 2 males (IAB).

Distribution in North China. Rare at medium elevations of the Fuping nature reserve, the Changqing nature reserve, the Tianhuashan nature reserve of the Qinling mountains, and the Hualongshan nature reserve of the Dabashan mountains in southern Shaanxi. 6 localities (Fig. 84) between 885–1486 m (IAB).

Distribution in China. Hubei, Chongqing, Yunnan, Shaanxi (IAB).

Forage plants. ASTERACEAE: Cirsium setosum, Helianthus annuus;