Sphecodes alternatus Smith, 1853 Figs 2, 46

Material examined.

CHINA: Gansu, 2 ♂♂, oasis Sachjou [Dunhuang] [40°09'N, 94°40'E], Gashun Gobi desert, 1-3.VIII.1895, VR, PK (ZISP); Xinjiang, 1 ♂, Yining, Boro Hqro Mts [44°06'N, 81°00'E], 27.VII.1991, Snizek (PCMS); 1 ♀, 37 ♂♂, Bugas near Khami [43°14'N, 93°50'E], 20. VIII– 8.IX.1895, VR, PK (ZISP).

Distribution.

*China (Gansu, Xinjiang), Central Asia, Europe, Russia (south of European part and east to Khakassia Republic), Turkey, Iran, North Africa.