40. Bombus (Psithyrus) rupestris (Fabricius)

(Figs 82, 83)

APIS rupe ∫tris [ rupestris] Fabricius, 1793:320.

Psithyrus rupestris f. buyssoni Vogt, 1911:64.

Psithyrus rupestris ssp. orientalis Reinig, 1930:276 (not of Smith, 1854:402 = B. haemorrhoidalis Smith).

Material examined. 2 females, 3 males (IAB).

Distribution in North China. Rare at high elevations of the Gahai nature reserve of the east Qinghai-Tibetan plateau in Gansu, and at medium elevations of the Liupanshan nature reserve in southern Ningxia. 3 localities (Fig. 82) between 2094–3454 m (IAB).

Distribution in China. Sichuan, Gansu, Ningxia (IAB).

Forage plants. No records.