38. Bombus (Psithyrus) expolitus (Tkalců)

(Figs 78, 79)

Psithyrus (Eopsithyrus) expolitus Tkalců, 1989:44 .

Material examined. 3 females (IAB).

Distribution in North China. Rare at high elevations of the Zhagana nature reserve of the east Qinghai- Tibetan plateau. 1 locality (Fig. 78) at 3524 m (IAB).

Distribution in China. Xizang, Gansu, Qinghai (IAB).

Forage plants. ASTERACEAE: Carduus acanthoides .