32. Bombus (Thoracobombus) exil (Skorikov)

(Figs 66, 67)

Mucidobombus exiln. nov. Skorikov, [1923]:150 (not a replacement name). Megabombus exil (Skorikov); Milliron, 1961:56, justified emendation.

Material examined. 1 worker, 6 males (IAB).

Distribution in North China. Rare at low elevations of the Moerdaoga natural reserve of the Great Khingan mountains in Eerguna and Genhe, northeastern Neimenggu. 2 localities (Fig. 66) between 649–732 m (IAB).

Similar species in North China. This species is similar in its grey colour pattern to B. subterraneus (see the key; Figs 17, 67).

Distribution in China. Neimenggu (IAB).

Forage plants. ASTERACEAE: Hieracium umbellatum, Serratula coronata; DIPSACACEAE: Scabiosa comosa .