Megachile (Callomegachile) rufipes
Creators: name: Nkulu, Alain Tshibungu
name: Pauly, Alain
name: Dorchin, Achik
name: Vereecken, Nicolas J.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2023
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Megachilidae
Megachile
Megachile rufipes

description: Megachile (Callomegachile) rufipes (Fabricius, 1781)
Chalicodoma (Callomegachile) rufipes (Fabricius, 1781)
Material. Cabinet 110, Draweres 28, 29 and 30 (223 ♀ and 167 ♂). D.R. CONGO —Bas-Uele • 1 ♀; Bambesa; 3.47, 25.72; 14 May 1938; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 23 Jun. 1937; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 9 May 1938; P. Henrard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Feb. 1934; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 6 Jul. 1937; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ibembo; 2.63, 23.60; Van Hecks leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Bambili (riv. Uele); 3.63, 26.10; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mobwasa; 2.67, 23.18; Sep. 1911; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Dingila; 3.62, 26.05; 15 Jul. 1933; J.V. Leroy leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Aug. 1933; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Ibembo; 2.63, 23.60; 1950; J. Sion leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 20 May 1950; R. Fr. Hutsebaut leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele-Poko; 3.15, 26.88; Degreef leg.; RMCA.— Equateur • 4 ♀; Basankusu; -1.22, 19.82; 1949; Zusters O.L.V. ten Bunderen leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Coquilhatville (Mbandaka); 0.05, 18.25; 1946; Ch. Scops leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 1946; Ch. Scops leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 27 Aug. 1930; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Eala (Mbandaka); 0.05, 18.32; 1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 3 ♂; ibid; 1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 14 Mar. 1933; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 15 Nov. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 11 ♀; ibid; 15/ 30 Nov. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 3 ♂; ibid; 15/ 30 Nov. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 5 ♀; ibid; 17 Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 17 Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 18 Nov. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 21 Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 4 ♂; ibid; 21 Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 22 Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 28 Oct. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 28 Nov. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; ibid; 3 Oct. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 6 ♂; ibid; 4 Apr. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 7 Jul. 1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 24 ♂; ibid; Mar. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Apr. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; ibid; Apr. 1933; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; May 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 3 ♂; ibid; May 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; May 1935; J. Ghesquière leg.; RMCA • 26 ♀; ibid; Jun. 1932; A. Corbisier leg.; RMCA • 12 ♂; ibid; Jun. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jul. 1935; J. Ghesquière leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 5 ♂; ibid; Nov. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Nov. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 3 ♂; ibid; Nov. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Nov. 1935; J. Ghesquière leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1929; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 6 ♂; ibid; 4 Apr. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lukolela (Bikoro); -1.05, 17.20; 1951; R. Deguide leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Ubangi: Yakoma; 4.10, 22.38; 13 Nov. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 15 Feb. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA.— Haut-Katanga • 1 ♀; Elisabethville (Lubumbashi); -11.67, 27.47; 1935; Dr. Richard leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kampombwe; -11.67, 27.47; Apr. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kisamba; -7.33, 24.03; Mar. 1955; Dr. J. Claessens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Mwema; -8.22, 27.47; Jul. 1927; A. Bayet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jul. 1927; A. Bayet leg.; RMCA.— Haut-Lomami • 3 ♀; Kulu-Mwanza; -7.90, 26.75; May 1927; A. Bayet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lualaba: Kabongo; -7.33, 25.58; 16 Nov. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 27 Dec. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 3 Jan. 1953; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 30 Dec. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 31 Dec. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 31 Dec. 1952; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 7 Jan. 1953; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNU Munoi, bifure Lupiala; -8.83, 26.73, alt. 890 m; 28 May / 15 Jun. 1948; Mis. G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA.— Haut-Uele • 1 ♀; Haut-Uele; 2.77, 27.63; Cotonco leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNG [Parc National de Garamba]; 3.67, 29.00; 8 Apr. 1952; H. De Saeger leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; PNG Napokomweli; 3.67, 29.00; 18 Oct. 1950; H. De Saeger leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Uele: Dungu; 3.62, 28.57; Degreef leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Gangala-na-Bodio; 3.68, 29.13; Nov. 1956; Dr. M. Poll leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 1956; Dr. M. Poll leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Gingi; 3.57, 25.65; 3 Oct. 1913; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Niangara; 3.68, 27.87; Degreef leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Uele: Suranga; 4.10, 22.38; Degreef leg.; RMCA.— Ituri • 1 ♀; Penge-Bamboli; 1.33, 28.15; Jun. 1933; Putnam leg.; RMCA. • 1 ♀; Ituri: Arara-Aru; 2.87, 30.87; 10 Apr. 1952; M. Winand leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ituri: Faradje; 3.73, 29.70; 1944; J. Lisfrane leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kibali-Ituri: Demu; 3.62, 28.57; Feb. / Mar. 1936; Dr. J. Pasteels leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kibali-Ituri: Kilomines; 1.83, 30.15; May 1957; C. Smoor leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kilo: Kere-Kere; 2.70, 30.55; 18 mar. 1950; Dr. Turco leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Lac Albert: Kasenyi; 1.40, 30.43; 5 May. 1935; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA.— Kasaï • 2 ♀; Luebo; -5.33, 21.40; Jan. / Jul. 1958; F. François leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Tshikapa; -6.40, 20.80; Apr. 1939; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 5 ♂; ibid; Apr. 1939; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA.— Kasaï Central • 1 ♂; Luluabourg (Kananga); -5.90, 31.23; 30 Jan. 1963; Jan Deheegher leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; P. Callewaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; P. Callewaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Shenateke; -5.90, 22.42; 27 Jun. 1946; V. Lagae leg.; RMCA.— Kasaï Oriental • 1 ♂; Sankuru: Bakwanga (Dibindi); -6.13, 23.63; 18 Jun. 1939; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jun. 1939; Mevr. Bequaert leg.; RMCA.— Kinshasa • 1 ♀; Kalina; -4.30, 15.28; Aug. 1945; Mme. Delsaut leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Aug. 1945; Mme. Delsaut leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Léopoldville (Kinshasa); -4.32, 15.32; 1911; Dr. Mouchet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 11 Apr. 1947; Dr. E. Dartevelle leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 18 Sep. 1910; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Dr. Houssiaux leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; Aug. 1949; Dr.A. Dubois leg.; RMCA.— Kongo Central • 1 ♂; Bangu (Mbanza Ngungu); -5.25, 14.5; Aug. 1913; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Boma; -5.85, 13.05; 1935; W. Moreels leg.; RMCA • 13 ♂; ibid; 1937; Dr. Schlesser leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 7 Nov. 1913; Lt. Styczynski leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 8 Jul. 1920; H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Nov. 1950; I. Mesmaekers leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Dec. 1950; I. Mesmaekers leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Kisantu (Madimba); -5.13, 15.10; 1927; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 13 ♂; ibid; 1931; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 5 ♂; ibid; 1932; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 1 Apr. 1930; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 17 Nov. 1932; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 4 ♂; ibid; Jan. / Apr. 1930; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; May 1945; Rév. Fr. Anastase leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jun. 1921; P. Van Wing leg.; RMCA • 7 ♂; ibid; Dec. 1927; R. P. Vanderyst leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kitobola; -5.37, 14.52; 1911; Rovere leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lemfu (Madimba); -5.30, 15.22; Feb. 1945; Rév. P. De Beir leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jun. 1945; Rév. P. De Beir leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Oct. / Dec. 1944; Rév. P. De Beir leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; Mayidi (Madimba); -5.18, 15.15; 1942; Rév. P. Van Eyen leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Moanda; -5.93, 12.35; 28 Apr. 1970; P.M. Elsen leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Thysville (Mbanza Ngungu); -5.25, 14.87; 1948; L. Salathiel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jan. 1953; J. Sion leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Jan. 1953; J. Sion leg.; RMCA.— Kwilu • 1 ♀; Kolo-Kwilu-Madiata; -5.45, 18.87; Sep. 1913; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Leverville (Bulungu); -4.83, 18.73; 1928; Mme. J. Tinant leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Moyen Kwilu: Leverville (Bulungu); -4.83, 18.73; Jan. 1914; P. Vanderijst leg.; RMCA.— Lomami • 1 ♀; Kabinda; -6.13, 24.48; 1945/1946; Dr. Hautmann leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Feb. 1933; Mme. Gillardin n leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Tshofa; -5.23, 25.25; Dec. 1934; Mme. Gillardin leg.; RMCA.— Lualaba • 1 ♂; Kapanga; -8.35, 22.57; Dec. 1932; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lulua: Kapanga; -8.35, 22.57; Apr. 1933; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Sep. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 4 ♂; ibid; Oct. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Nov. 1932; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA.— Maï-Ndombe • 1 ♀; Bolobo (Mushie); -2.17, 16.23; 27 Jul. 1912; Dr. Mouchet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Bolobo: Makamandelo; -2.80, 24.78; 1938; Dr. H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Bomboma; -2.48, 18.88; 21 Jul. 1935; A. Bal leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Kwamouth (Mushie); -3.18, 16.20; 20 Jun. 1913; Dr. J. Maes leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Lac Léopold II: Bokalakala; -2.0, 18.25; 1957; N'Kele leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Yumbi; - 1.90, 16.55; 29 Jul. 1912; Dr. Mouchet leg.; RMCA.— Maniema • 1 ♀; Kasongo; -4.45, 26.67; Sep. 1959; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kasongo: Kahuta; -4.45, 26.67; Sep. 1959; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kil. 345 de Kindu; -2.95, 25.92; Dr. Russo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Malela; -4.37, 26.13; Jan. 1914; L. Burgeon leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Maniema; -5.00, 29.00; Guraut leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Nyangwe; -4.22, 26.18; 13 May 1918; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; Apr. / May 1918; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Terr. De Kasongo, Riv. Lupaya; -4.38, 26.77; 8 Feb. 1960; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Terr. de Kasongo, Riv. Lumami; -4.45, 26.67; Feb. 1960; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA. • 2 ♀; Vieux Kassongo (Kasongo); -4.45, 26.67; Dec. 1910; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA.— Mongala • 1 ♂; Binga (Lisala); 2.47, 20.52; 1 Mar. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Terr. Lisala; 2.47, 2.52; Mar. 1937; C. Leontovitch leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; Ubangi: Binga (Lisala); 2.47, 20.52; 5/ 12. Mar. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Yambata; 2.43, 22.03; 10 Dec. 1912; R. Mayné leg.; RMCA.— Nord-Ubangi • 2 ♀; Ubangi: Bosobolo; 4.18, 19.88; 8/ 11 Jan. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 8/ 11 Jan. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Ubangi: Karawa (Businga); 3.35, 20.30; 1936; Rév. Wallin leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; Yakoma; 4.10, 22.38; 4/ 17 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 5/ 17 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 5/ 17 Feb. 1932; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA.— Sankuru • 1 ♀; Sankuru: Tshumbe S. Marie; -4.03, 22.68; May 1948; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA.— Sud-Kivu • 1 ♀; Lolo; -2.27, 27.72; 23 May 1925; Dr. Rodhain leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Rég. Des Grands Lacs; -2.48, 28.85; Dr. Sagona leg.; RMCA.— Sud-Ubangi • 1 ♀; Kunungu (N’Kele); 2.87, 18.75; 1934; Dr. H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 1937; Dr. H. Schouteden leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; Ubangi: Boma-Motenge; 3.25, 18.65; 22 Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 5 Dec. 1931; H.J. Brédo leg.; RMCA.— Tanganyika • 1 ♂; Katanga: Kabinda (Moba); -7.03, 29.78; Jan. 1926; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kiambi (Manono); -7.32, 28.02; 23 Apr. 1931; G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 26 Apr. 1931; G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 5/ 15 May 1931; G.F. de Witte leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Kiambi-Baudouinville; -7.32, 28.02; 23 Apr. 1931; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; Lukulu (Manono); -7.13, 28.10; 1932; Mr. Ramade leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Lulua: Kalenge; -6.55, 26.58; Feb. 1934; F.G. Overlaet leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Mato; -6.12, 26.25; 8 Dec. 1925; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Jan. 1926; Ch. Seydel leg.; RMCA • 3 ♀; Tanganyika: Mpala; -6.75, 29.52, alt. 780 m; Jan. / Feb. 1934; H. Bomans leg.; RMCA • 4 ♀; Tanganyika-Moero: Nyunzu; -5.95, 28.02; Jan. / Feb. 1934; H. Bomans leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Vallée Lukuga; -5.67, 26.92; Nov. 1911; Dr. Schwetz leg.; RMCA.— Tshopo • 1 ♀; Basoko; 1.22, 23.60; May 1948; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; May 1948; P.L.G. Benoit leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Elisabetha (Yahuma); 1.15, 23.62; Mme. J. Tinant leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Miss. St. Gabriel; 0.55, 25.08; M. Torley leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Ponthierville (Ubundu); -0.37, 25.48; 22 Oct. 1910; Dr. J. Bequaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Stanleyville (Kisangani); 0.52, 25.18; 10 Feb. 1928; A. Collart leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; 10/ 13 Sep. 1928; A. Collart leg.; RMCA • 2 ♂; ibid; 13/ 23 Aug. 1923 Sep. 1928; A. Collart leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 2 Aug. 1932; J. Vrydagh leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; 5 Feb. 1928; A. Collart leg.; RMCA.— Tshuapa • 1 ♀; Bamania (Mbandaka); 0.02, 18.32; Feb. / Mar. 1958; Rév. P. Hulstaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Boende; -0.22, 20.87; Jan. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Bokuma; -0.10, 18.68; 2 Sep. 1934; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; 2 Sep. 1934; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; ibid; Aug. 1952; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Tshuapa: Bamanya; 0.02, 18.32; 1968; Rév. P. Hulstaert leg.; RMCA • 1 ♂; Tshuapa: Bokuma; -0.10, 18.68; Feb. 1954; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Mar. 1952; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; ibid; Mar. 1954; Rév. P. Lootens leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Tshuapa: Bokungu; -0.68, 22.32; 1949; Dupuis leg.; RMCA • 1 ♀; Tshuapa: Flandria (Ingende); 0.33, 19.10; 4 May 1946; R. Verschueren leg.; RMCA • 2 ♀; ibid; Jan. / Feb. 1948; Zusters O.L.V. ten Bunderen leg.; RMCA.
description: Published as part of Nkulu, Alain Tshibungu, Pauly, Alain, Dorchin, Achik & Vereecken, Nicolas J., 2023, The Megachilidae (Hymenoptera, Apoidea, Apiformes) of the Democratic Republic of Congo curated at the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA, Belgium), pp. 1-103 in Zootaxa 5392 (1) on page 41, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5392.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/10435063