Andrena (Andrena) submediocalens Wu 1982

1. Andrena (Andrena) submediocalens Wu, 1982 * Andrena (Andrena) submediocalens Wu, 1982: 392; ♀ ♂ [China: Xizang, IZAS, not examined]. Material examined INDIA • 1 ♀; Uttarakhand, 4 km N of Chaumasi; 30.6368° N, 79.0725° E; 2588 m a.s.l.; 9 May 2022; R.K. Gautam leg.; WII • 1♂; Uttarakhand, Kanda Village; 30.4987° N, 79.1457° E; 1920 m a.s.l.; 7 Apr. 2022; R.K. Gautam leg.; WII • 5 ♂♂, 4 ♀♀; Uttarakhand, Chhopta, Bhujgyali Bugyal; 30.4921° N, 79.2033° E; 2996 m a.s.l.; 17 Mar. 2021; R.K. Gautam leg.; WII • 6 ♂♂, 1 ♀; Uttarakhand, Chopta; 30.487° N, 79.2004° E; 2874 m a.s.l.; 6 Mar. 2021; R.K. Gautam leg.; WII • 1 ♂; Uttarakhand, Kanchula Kharg; 30.4596° N, 79.229° E; 2680 m a.s.l.; 24 Feb. 2021; R.K. Gautam leg.; WII • 6 ♀♀; Sikkim; C.T. Bingham leg.; ZMHB. Remarks This is the first Andrena (Andrena) species reported with confidence from India (see below). It was frequently encountered at high altitude sites in the spring. Distribution India * (Uttarakhand, Sikkim), China (Xizang) (Wu 1982).