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DYK for Orange-breasted bunting

On 2 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Orange-breasted bunting, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was .. that an attempt to introduce the orange-breasted bunting (pictured) to Oahu in 1941 was unsuccessful? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Orange-breasted bunting. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Orange-breasted bunting), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 2 January 2019 (UTC)

Wow!

Goodness, you are an editor to be emulated! May I one day grow to be worthy to walk in your footsteps. :) --Neopeius (talk) 20:13, 2 January 2019 (UTC)

Thanks Neopeius. All I did was review Galactic Journey! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:23, 2 January 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/PSLV-C42

Hi Cwmhiraeth,

Thank you for taking the time to promote this nomination. But I hope you know that I had included an image with the hook. So is there any particular reason why you promoted it without the image? MBlaze Lightning 16:38, 3 January 2019 (UTC)

@MBlaze Lightning: Basically, each set of eight hooks goes forward with a single image hook, but among nominations, many more than one in eight has an image. In selecting which images to use, some are essential to the hook and others are peripheral. In this instance, I took a view that one rocket looks much like another to the uninitiated, and I needed a non-biographical hook to slot in between two biographies. I am sorry to disappoint you. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:18, 3 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Doryteuthis gahi

On 5 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Doryteuthis gahi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Patagonian squid spawns among the stems of partially defoliated kelp Lessonia trabeculata? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Doryteuthis gahi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Doryteuthis gahi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:01, 5 January 2019 (UTC)

Alleged financial stake in Mark P. Lagon

Hi Cwmhiraeth,

Thank you for your feedback on my recent edits to Mark P. Lagon. I would like to clarify that I have absolutely no financial stake in the page. I am a former unpaid intern of Mark's and believe he is notable enough to be listed on Wikipedia. I admit that the article was based on his CV, but do not think my wording was overly-promotional or inappropriate. According to the Wikipedia:Conflict of Interest page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Conflict_of_interest), "Beliefs and desires may lead to biased editing, but they do not constitute a COI. COI emerges from an editor's roles and relationships, and the tendency to bias that we assume exists when those roles and relationships conflict." I look forward to your thoughts.

R sadoff (talk) 03:18, 6 January 2019 (UTC)R Sadoff

I have replied on your talkpage. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:32, 6 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Phascolosoma granulatum

On 7 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phascolosoma granulatum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the peanut worm Phascolosoma granulatum varies so much in appearance that it has been described as a new species about thirty times? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phascolosoma granulatum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Phascolosoma granulatum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

– Ianblair23 (talk) 00:02, 7 January 2019 (UTC)

WikiCup 2019

I am not sure about this but the GA submissions from MaranoFan and Lee Vilenski, who are in the top three currently does not meet the scoring criteria. Both the users worked through the articles during 2018, before the competition even began. Please let me know if I have made a mistake. ImmortalWizard(chat) 16:18, 7 January 2019 (UTC)

Thanks, ImmortalWizard. The judges check each submission and this sometimes happens, particularly at the beginning of Round 1. In fact I have already disallowed a couple of submissions for this reason, leaving a message on the contestant's talk page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:39, 7 January 2019 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

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Follow-up on Mark P. Lagon

Hi Cwmhiraeth,

Thanks for your continued feedback on my edits to Mark P. Lagon. I have now reviewed the Wikipedia page you suggested and removed over 200 words from the article. Please take a moment to review the updated page and consider removing its tag for speedy deletion.

Best, Rachel — Preceding unsigned comment added by R sadoff (talk • contribs) 09:41, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

I can see that you are trying to improve the article but it is such a load of puffery and I really don't want to waste my time on it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:36, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

Hi Cwmhiraeth, thank you for your edits and for removing the tag for speedy deletion. R sadoff (talk) 21:36, 15 January 2019 (UTC)R sadoff

Copyright infringement - more info please

Thank you for highlighting the copyright infringement, though I'd like to ask for more details. The article in question was originally a compilation of a site article and a campus article. I separated them for clarity and am working on it, along with other related articles, for improvement. When I click on the link of the site that was infringed, I do not see the same text. Or at least I do not see what was infringed. The "source text" is older, quoting 24+ thousand students and no mention of the Open Campus. The text I believe is indicated as the infringement, notes 39+ thousand students and the Open Campus. There are other differences. Please help me see the specific infringing text. Thanks WayneBu (talk) 12:42, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

I have answered on your talk page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:16, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Indian cassava mosaic virus

On 11 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Indian cassava mosaic virus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Indian cassava mosaic virus does indeed infect cassava crops in India, the actual origin of the virus is unknown? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Indian cassava mosaic virus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Indian cassava mosaic virus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 11 January 2019 (UTC)

2019

Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht

Happy 2019

begin it with music and memories

Not too late, I hope ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:08, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: Diolch. Bach's Christmas Oratorio was playing on the radio the other evening and I tried to identify Part 4, but I couldn't! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:56, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

Often you hear only parts, such as 1 to 3, - the whole thing takes about three hours, but wasn't intended as such by the composer. He wrote 6 parts for 6 different days. In Leipzig, they still do t that way, but it's otherwise just too expensive to have the orchestra come 6 times. You can tell it's part 4 when you hear horns. 1, 3 and 6 have trumpets, therefore many present 1-3+6, for a great conclusion. We did 1-3 one night, and 4-6 the other. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 18:37, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Diademed amazon

On 19 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Diademed amazon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the diademed amazon (pictured) is considered an endangered species because the forests in Brazil in which it lives are being felled for soybean production and cattle ranching? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diademed amazon. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Diademed amazon), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

– Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lacuna vincta

On 21 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lacuna vincta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the northern chink shell has two types of teeth, changing from one type to the other following a change of diet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lacuna vincta. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lacuna vincta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 21 January 2019 (UTC)

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--PATH SLOPU ^(Talk) 14:09, 21 January 2019 (UTC)

additions to Leukoma staminea article

Hi Cwmhiraeth,

I saw the note at WP:ERRORS and have expanded the Leukoma staminea article, addressing the concerns about paralytic shellfish poisoning. Given the amount added and that you were the 5x expander, I wondered whether you think my expansion is worth a DYKmake credit?

Thanks,

EdChem (talk) 01:18, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

@EdChem: I do, and will add you to the credits. All this blew up while I was offline. Thank you for a useful addition to the article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:06, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

Thank you, Cwmhiraeth. Would you like to collaborate on expanding the article on the butter clam Saxidomus gigantea? I found some interesting material while expanding the littleneck clam that could be added on the saxitoxin area. EdChem (talk) 09:02, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

Sure, I will do a basic expansion with description, distribution etc. and you can take it from there. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:16, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

Rose v Royal College of Physicians

That hook needs tweaking as it sounds like it was the butcher that didn't have the licence, not the apothecary. "that in 1701, the apothecary William Rose was charged with illegally practising physick on a butcher?" Philafrenzy (talk) 18:23, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

@Philafrenzy: Well, I think it is alright, but the hook is in Queue 2 now, so if you really want it changed you will have to get an admin to do it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:50, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Three Lives, Three Incarnations

Cwmhiraeth, this nomination started out with two articles in a double hook, but they were split into separate hooks, and one of the articles (Three Lives (short story)) and its hook have been approved, while the other is still in limbo. I was wondering whether you might be willing to check out Three Lives and, if it's indeed ready, promote it. You wouldn't close the nomination template, but would post to it noting that the one article had been promoted (and remove its DYKmake), so only the second article remained to be worked on. It would help move things along. Many thanks, whatever you decide to do. BlueMoonset (talk) 19:55, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

@BlueMoonset: Done. I have approved the original joint hook, but someone else will need to promote it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:41, 22 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Leukoma staminea

On 23 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leukoma staminea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the littleneck clam is harvested for food despite being associated with paralytic shellfish poisoning? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leukoma staminea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Leukoma staminea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 00:01, 23 January 2019 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Lottia instabilis at the Did You Know nominations page is not complete; if you would like to continue, please link the nomination to the nominations page as described in step 3 of the nomination procedure. If you do not want to continue with the nomination, tag the nomination page with {{db-g7}}, or ask a DYK admin. Thank you. DYKHousekeepingBot (talk) 11:33, 25 January 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Squid

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Squid you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Dunkleosteus77 -- Dunkleosteus77 (talk) 20:01, 25 January 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Weewarrasaurus

Cwmhiraeth, you reviewed this nomination earlier today, but didn't complete the review—there is no icon. Please insert the appropriate icon at your earliest convenience. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 15:33, 27 January 2019 (UTC)

Further to your comments on the SeeVoov page

Thank you for taking the time to review and comment on the page I posted. I can understand your concern. After having reviewed the company pages for companies within the travel technology sphere, I thought that a company that has been recognized by the United Nations as one of the most prominent startups in the field of travel technology should have a page on Wikipedia. However, I reviewed your comments and re-edited the page. The page is a company information page, not a promotional page, and is cited and referenced as such. I would appreciate your comments on further information of changes needed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Naamam1108 (talk • contribs) 12:23, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

February hook

Hi, would you mind promoting Template:Did you know nominations/David Johnson (photographer) to an image slot in February for Black History Month? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 13:50, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:22, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 20:46, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Whether I am a paid contributor to Wikipedia?

Hello, Just received a message on my talk page about my edits. Your revelation implies that my edits might have given an impression of an undisclosed financial stake in promoting a topic. I would wish to clarify that I am an independent contributor to the open source project Wikipedia. However, at the moment I am contributing through the flagship of Open Foundation West Africa. I, therefore, do not have any association or affiliation to any of the articles that I have created and therefore my contribution is not subjective about the content curated. Thanks--Okero Nyagaka (talk) 22:34, 30 January 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. It will be good having more contributions about Africa, but please make sure that what you add is encyclopedic and not promotional in tone. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:21, 31 January 2019 (UTC)

Noted. Okero Nyagaka (talk) 23:53, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sanderia malayensis

On 29 January 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sanderia malayensis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the jellyfish Sanderia malayensis has a life cycle that includes a number of different types of asexual reproduction? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sanderia malayensis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sanderia malayensis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 29 January 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Uroteuthis noctiluca

Hello! Your submission of Uroteuthis noctiluca at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! HouseOfChange (talk) 01:55, 30 January 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Squid

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DYK for Leiocephalus personatus

On 1 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leiocephalus personatus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that green-legged curly-tail lizards living in more open, exposed locations, tend to have longer limbs and faster sprint speeds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leiocephalus personatus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Leiocephalus personatus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Amakuru (talk · contribs) 00:01, 1 February 2019 (UTC)

Wikicup

Looking at the history, it appears you were the editor setting up most of this year's Wikicup participation pages. There are quite a few editors who signed up prior to the deadline (fair disclose: that includes me!) but who don't have submission pages created or an entry in the tracking table. If you don't have time, or there's some other concern, I'm fairly certain I could do all of that for the backlogged editors, but as the page counsels against 'Cup participants doing so themselves, I'd rather not. Thanks! Squeamish Ossifrage (talk) 16:42, 1 February 2019 (UTC)

@Squeamish Ossifrage: I must admit to forgetting completely to check if there were any late sign-ups over the last few days. I will set up the submission pages now. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:31, 1 February 2019 (UTC)

Hey, no worries. There's no shortage of things to do in this project! I admit that I just wanted to make sure I have a place to submit points once of my candidates actually finishes its process. Squeamish Ossifrage (talk) 18:58, 1 February 2019 (UTC)

The submissions pages are now set up. I see that it is two weeks since I added the previous entrant. Very remiss of me. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:04, 1 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lactoria fornasini

On 2 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lactoria fornasini, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the thornback cowfish has plate-like scales which are fused together to form a solid, box-like carapace? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lactoria fornasini. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lactoria fornasini), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:03, 2 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cnemidocarpa finmarkiensis

On 3 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cnemidocarpa finmarkiensis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that more than half the organic content of the tunic of the shiny orange sea squirt consists of cellulose? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cnemidocarpa finmarkiensis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cnemidocarpa finmarkiensis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Frog identification

Hi Cwmhiraeth and Samsara, I'm contacting you because you are the 1st contributors of the page frog. I have a picture of a frog from Southeast Asia to identify, but I'm not a specialist (more a photographer than an expert in amphibians). Then I wonder if you know where I can find help on the web (forums for example) or on Wikipedia or Wikimedia, to determine the species I want to upload here. I tried to search on Google but didn't find. Kind regards -- Basile Morin (talk) 03:01, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

I am afraid I really have no idea where you should go, but you could try browsing on AmphibiaWeb. Good luck. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:16, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Great link, good help, thanks ! -- Basile Morin (talk) 10:44, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Help request

Dear Cwmhiraeth, would you please help me and tell me how can I improve Draft:BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics ? Tzahy (talk) 17:28, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

@Tzahy: Well, the first thing you need to consider is whether the company should have a Wikipedia entry at all. It needs to meet the requirement that it has "received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject," This means newspapers, journals, media coverage etc but not press statements put out by the company or advertising features, see this page. If you can find such coverage, then I suggest you star afresh and describe the company, when it was founded and by whom, and mention the areas in which it is doing research, but not the minutiae of clinical trials and, don't make it read like an advertisement. If you can't find such coverage, then write an article about something or someone else that is notable. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:14, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Dear Cwmhiraeth, thank you for dedicating the time to answer me so thoroughly, I will improve the entry. Tzahy (talk) 18:21, 3 February 2019 (UTC)

Dear Cwmhiraeth, I have now made some revisions based on your comments and think the article is better now. Maybe have a look and give me your opinion, Thank you so much. Tzahy (talk) 15:57, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

I don't know, I haven't enough experience in this kind of article. Which citations are you relying on to demonstrate notability? Also, I have great difficulty in reconciling the fact that you are spending so much time and effort on this article with the statement you made about not having a conflict of interest with regard to your English Wikipedia articles. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:49, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

I have been a wikipedia editor for many years, and I am known in the community for being serious and spending a lot of time to get things right. It is interesting that someone should see this as a negative thing... But I can assure you the reason for my interest is that I want people suffering from these terrible diseases to know about treatment that could help them. Tzahy (talk) 19:22, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

Good. But don't get too excited about it because a very small proportion of drugs and treatments entering phase 2 trials are ultimately commercially successful. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:50, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

Categorization

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I made this edit to one of your talk page archives to remove a category that the page (probably) wasn't meant to be in. --DannyS712 (talk) 22:54, 4 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Nucella lamellosa

On 5 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nucella lamellosa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the presence of red rock crabs, the shell of the frilled dogwinkle tends to grow thicker, whereas when predatory starfish are around, it tends to grow longer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nucella lamellosa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nucella lamellosa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:02, 5 February 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Geoff Harvey

Hi, I noticed you promoted the original hook, although I asked for something different and approved ALT2. Did you think ALT0 was a better hook? Yoninah (talk) 11:16, 5 February 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I promoted the wrong hook in error and have replaced it in Prep 1 with the approved hook. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:28, 5 February 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. Yoninah (talk) 12:29, 5 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sepioteuthis australis

On 6 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sepioteuthis australis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an egg strand of the southern reef squid is most commonly sired by three different males? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sepioteuthis australis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sepioteuthis australis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Alex Shih (talk) 00:03, 6 February 2019 (UTC)

Nice work on the squid ... today the BBC featured a news item complete with squid and octopus jokes. Odd story, excellent humour. At least to those of us easily amused by squiddities. Chiswick Chap (talk) 18:31, 6 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK disappeared from pending

Hi Cwmhiraeth, I did a QPQ last night on Template:Did you know nominations/Barry Barry (Waterloo Road). Today, when I looked for it, it no longer appeared in the list of pending nominations. Can you check on it? I hope I didn't screw something up when I was editing it. I can find it, but it doesn't seem to be in any queues I can locate. Thanks! Dawn dawnleelynn^(talk) 04:14, 8 February 2019 (UTC)

@Dawnleelynn: After you gave it a tick it was moved by a bot to the Approved page where it is now available to a promoter to move on into a preparation area and the queue. So it hasn't disappeared, its just moving through the system. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:03, 8 February 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for checking. Not used to it moving so fast I guess. I've been under the weather all week. Not myself. Glad it's on its way. Hope all is well with you... :) dawnleelynn^(talk) 06:11, 8 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Ochetostoma erythrogrammon

Hello! Your submission of Ochetostoma erythrogrammon at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Nick Moyes (talk) 16:46, 10 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cypress canker

On 12 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cypress canker, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cypress aphid is a vector for cypress canker? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cypress canker. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cypress canker), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

– Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cinara cupressi

On 12 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cinara cupressi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cypress aphid is a vector for cypress canker? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cinara cupressi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

– Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2019 (UTC)

FYI

Template:Did you know nominations/John L. Whitehead Jr. has been approved and needs to be posted sometime during February, Black History Month. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 23:50, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! Yoninah (talk) 11:28, 14 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Padina pavonica

On 16 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Padina pavonica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an extract of peacock's tail is effective against the red cotton stainer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Padina pavonica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Padina pavonica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 16 February 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Pawsonia saxicola

Cwmhiraeth, I've just restored this nomination of yours to the Nominations page; when it was pulled from prep it apparently wasn't restored at that time.

Once you've addressed the issues raised, please be sure to add the "review again" icon, so it can be looked at and gotten back on the path to promotion. BlueMoonset (talk) 05:34, 16 February 2019 (UTC)

Wikicup DYK

I'm not sure if I added my two DYKs to Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2019/Submissions/SL93 correctly because they are not appearing under Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2019/log. SL93 (talk) 02:51, 17 February 2019 (UTC)

They are now. The bot makes a pass every four hours (I think) so your score has been updated now. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:04, 17 February 2019 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thanks for all the Black History Month promotions! Yoninah (talk) 18:45, 17 February 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: But I have just rejected the Oranges & Lemons (album) hook, earmarked for February 27. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:51, 17 February 2019 (UTC)

Well, I meant mine, anyway :) Yoninah (talk) 18:56, 17 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Padina boergesenii

On 18 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Padina boergesenii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the seaweed Padina boergesenii has been investigated for use as a bioindicator of heavy metal contamination? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Padina boergesenii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Padina boergesenii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

Another promotion

Hi, I'm trying to clear out the oldest approved noms. Could you promote this one, for which I wrote the hook? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 16:44, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:54, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 20:26, 18 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Saxidomus gigantea

Hello! Your submission of Saxidomus gigantea at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 13:48, 19 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Squid

On 21 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Squid, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that squid can move by jet propulsion and some species can even glide through the air? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Squid. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Squid), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 21 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Laminaria sinclairii

On 21 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Laminaria sinclairii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the brown algae Laminaria sinclairii spends several months completely buried in sand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Laminaria sinclairii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Laminaria sinclairii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 21 February 2019 (UTC)

Black History Month hooks

Hi, please keep in mind that we need to finish promoting the Black History Month hooks in February. (I worked on both of them so I'm out.) Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 17:12, 21 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Orchesella cincta

On 22 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Orchesella cincta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the springtail Orchesella cincta moults repeatedly throughout its life, with feeding and reproductive phases alternating? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Orchesella cincta. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Orchesella cincta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 22 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pawsonia saxicola

On 23 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pawsonia saxicola, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the larger feeding tentacles of the sea gherkin carry food to its mouth, where two smaller ones help push food in? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pawsonia saxicola. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pawsonia saxicola), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde (Talk) 12:02, 23 February 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Pugettia gracilis

Hey, can you address my concerns at Template:Did you know nominations/Pugettia gracilis? Thanks,VR _talk 15:45, 23 February 2019 (UTC)

William Finlay GA Review

I'm the GA nominator for William Finlay, 2nd Viscount Finlay and I wanted to let you know I've made the changes you indicated, with a few caveats which I've explained on the Review page. Looking forward to hear more from you! Atchom (talk) 18:47, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Serpula columbiana

On 25 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Serpula columbiana, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that larvae of the red tube worm do not settle on bull kelp, probably because that seaweed inflates its float chambers with carbon monoxide? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Serpula columbiana. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Serpula columbiana), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Nucella canaliculata

On 25 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nucella canaliculata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the channeled dog winkle drills into shells of the thatched barnacle (both species pictured) and injects a toxin to gain access to the soft parts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nucella canaliculata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nucella canaliculata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Semibalanus cariosus

On 25 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Semibalanus cariosus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the channeled dog winkle drills into shells of the thatched barnacle (both species pictured) and injects a toxin to gain access to the soft parts? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Semibalanus cariosus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sipuncula

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Sipuncula you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jens Lallensack -- Jens Lallensack (talk) 16:20, 25 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Saxidomus gigantea

On 26 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Saxidomus gigantea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that otters and seabirds seem to be able to detect when butter clams are toxic, but humans cannot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Saxidomus gigantea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Saxidomus gigantea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

Prep 2

Hi, thanks for promoting my Bracha Zefira hook to Prep 2. I'm a little disappointed, though, that the image wasn't used. She looks very exotic in the image, which perfectly matches the hook. Would it be possible to promote it to an image slot at a later date? Yoninah (talk) 12:01, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I can do so, but we are going to have a plethora of women in the image slot in March aren't we? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:14, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

Yes, and we also have a lot of special occasion requests in early March. I really don't mind holding this till April if necessary. On the other hand, as we're running 2 sets per day, we'll get through the few women images pretty quickly. Yoninah (talk) 12:21, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I'll move it tomorrow. We will have 62 sets in March, if we continue with two sets a day, and we should be able to accommodate all the Women's History Month nominations. I think we should not exceed one woman in the image slow every 5 sets, and even then, not because they are photogenic, but because they add value to the hook. What do you think? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:39, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

That should be every third day, right? Sounds good. But I also think it's important to run one woman hook in every set, as long as we have enough of a supply. Yoninah (talk) 13:46, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

Yes, sure. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:49, 26 February 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for moving Bracha Zefira! I moved a bunch of women hooks into the special occasion holding area for easy access. Yoninah (talk) 10:51, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: So, how does one qualify for the Women's History Month? I have just promoted Viktoria Orsi Toth from the special holding area. Isn't she a bit youthful to be called history? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:40, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

Actually, I view it as the "history of women". If a woman made a significant contribution, she's included, even if she did it a year ago. I can't say Orsi Toth has made a significant contribution to the history of women, but since she is a woman, I'm sure others would lobby to include her. Yoninah (talk) 13:55, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

PSLV-c45 GA nomination removal

@sudhakarbira ,let me know the reasons for the removal of the said article from the nomination,thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sudhakarbira (talk • contribs) 01:40, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

@Sudhakarbira: The article PSLV-C45 has not been either nominated or approved as a GA as far as I can see, and is therefore ineligible to score points in the WikiCup. See this page for how to nominate an article to be a GA. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:26, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

@sudhakar, Thankyou verymuch !! , being novice I couldn't understand the requirements.

DYK for Urechis caupo

On 27 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Urechis caupo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the innkeeper worm catches its food with a net and then swallows the net? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Urechis caupo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Urechis caupo), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

I really liked this hook! Yoninah (talk) 13:57, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Wildlife of Kuwait

On 28 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Kuwait, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the frog-eyed gecko is adapted to the desert conditions experienced by the wildlife of Kuwait? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Kuwait. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Kuwait), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Teratoscincus scincus

On 28 February 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Teratoscincus scincus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the frog-eyed gecko is adapted to the desert conditions experienced by the wildlife of Kuwait? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Teratoscincus scincus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

Copyvio on Hammer article

Could you ask me how is the article I wrote is a copyright violation, the tool you used. The biggest "suspect" is simply a dictionary website. The match that contain it is the description from the previous Hammer automobile article before it was deleted due to a lack of sources which I have amended and also restore texts from the deleted article. The AfD page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Hammer_(1900_automobile) --Vauxford (talk) 12:32, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

@Vauxford: Well, I did wonder about that, but the page you appeared to have copied had a © symbol at the foot. So, I am sorry, and have removed my request for rev del. If you are copying text from elsewhere in Wikipedia, or text from a previously deleted article, you should provide attribution in the edit summary. I once had a much longer article speedily deleted because I had rewritten an article with copyvios that had been deleted, but had failed to provide attribution to the original author for the parts I had retained. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:37, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

Good point, but the text that was on the previous deleted article, wasn't copyrighted and was referenced from a single book about Australian cars, this new one now got two sources, new info and a picture. --Vauxford (talk) 13:44, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

OK, but to a new page patroller, it just appeared to be a new article. You will know to provide attribution if you are doing something similar in future. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:50, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

@Vauxford:The attribution required is to the Wikipedia authors who have worked on the previous version, see this page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:22, 28 February 2019 (UTC).

I don't exactly understand this whole attribution thing. I seen it mentioned a lot but I don't really know what they mean by it? --Vauxford (talk) 14:35, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

@Vauxford: I don't understand it very well myself, but if you look at my edit summaries in Wildlife of Sweden, you will see how it can be quite simply done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:12, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of The Great Migration: Journey to the North

Hello! Your submission of The Great Migration: Journey to the North at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 16:51, 28 February 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Uroteuthis noctiluca

On 1 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Uroteuthis noctiluca, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the luminous bay squid can use its light organ to imitate starlight or moonlight? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Uroteuthis noctiluca. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Uroteuthis noctiluca), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Sipuncula

The article Sipuncula you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sipuncula for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jens Lallensack -- Jens Lallensack (talk) 13:41, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

WikiCup 2019 March newsletter

And so ends the first round of the competition. Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2. With 56 contestants qualifying, each group in Round 2 contains seven contestants, with the two leaders from each group due to qualify for Round 3 as well as the top sixteen remaining contestants.

Our top scorers in Round 1 were:

• L293D, a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with ten good articles on submarines for a total of 357 points.
• Adam Cuerden, a WikiCup veteran, came next with 274 points, mostly from eight featured pictures, restorations of artwork.
• MPJ-DK, a wrestling enthusiast, was in third place with 263 points, garnered from a featured list, five good articles, two DYKs and four GARs.
• Usernameunique came next at 243, with a featured article and a good article, both on ancient helmets.
• Squeamish Ossifrage was in joint fifth place with 224 points, mostly garnered from bringing the 1937 Fox vault fire to featured article status.
• Ed! was also on 224, with an amazing number of good article reviews (56 actually).

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. Between them, contestants completed reviews on 143 good articles, one hundred more than the number of good articles they claimed for, thus making a substantial dent in the review backlog. Well done all!

Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews.

If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Godot13 (talk), Sturmvogel 66 (talk), Vanamonde (talk) and Cwmhiraeth (talk).

DYK for Idas simpsoni

On 2 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Idas simpsoni, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Idas simpsoni lives on weathered whale skulls? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Idas simpsoni. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Idas simpsoni), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 2 March 2019 (UTC)

Francis Willughby

Perhaps in a moment of weakness, you said on the project talk page that you might have a look at this. It's at FAC now. Obviously no obligation, but I thought I'd let you know Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:42, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Aspidosiphon elegans

On 3 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aspidosiphon elegans, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the peanut worm Aspidosiphon elegans reproduces by transverse fission? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aspidosiphon elegans. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aspidosiphon elegans), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Amakuru (talk · contribs) 12:01, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

Merger discussion for Path loss

An article that you have been involved in editing—Path loss—has been proposed for merging with another article. If you are interested, please participate in the merger discussion. Thank you. Pierre cb (talk) 14:11, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cryptolepas rhachianecti

On 4 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cryptolepas rhachianecti, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an adult gray whale may be infested by several hundred pounds of barnacles and whale lice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cryptolepas rhachianecti. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cryptolepas rhachianecti), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 4 March 2019 (UTC)

Insect decline

Thanks for bringing up the insect decline article as I wasn't aware of it. I'm not sure how much you had been following at Talk:Insect, but what are you thinking the best course of action is right now? Considering the previous edit warring I've dealt with in the topic, we could see where the current discussion goes, but I kind of expect it to become a wall of text regardless of consensus and a redirect immediately reverted. Would it be better to put in a formal request for redirect/deletion, or just wait and see for now? Kingofaces43 (talk) 23:00, 4 March 2019 (UTC)

I had not seen discussion on the Insect talk page. I came across the article as a result of seeing a nominated hook which had been approved at DYK "... that insect populations have declined by about 75% in the last 25 years?". That was the extrapolation of one study into "insect populations" and I objected. However, I don't like getting mired in controversy and do not want to take the matter further. I think measuring insects by biomass is very unsatisfactory. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:09, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. I don't blame you for wanting to avoid controversy (an unfortunate catch-22 that's left few editors who will try to tackle this subject and atmosphere). Glad to see people catching these things at DYK at least. Kingofaces43 (talk) 00:00, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

@Kingofaces43: From reading the 2019 paper summarising the research I think I can agree that there has been some diminution in insect numbers. This is not really surprising if you think about human interventions like increasing land under cultivation and increased use of pesticides. We visited some folk in Austria who were feeding their honey bees sugar solution in mid-summer because of the lack of flowers, there being no field verges or hay crops (only silage). What I dislike is the over-dramatisation of the findings, in the media and in our article. If there is no adverse reaction to the paragraph I have added to the article today, I plan to rewrite the opening paragraph. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:23, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

The problem is that the study methodology and claims have been heavily criticized, so we can't be using the study carte blanche as already discussed at other pages and needed to be properly integrated with the criticism rather than a separate section. The real-world problem is that scientists are concerned about specific declines, potential, or lack of data as you got to in your edit that are better reflectd in the ESA statement, but all those things were already previously addressed in the third paragraph here. We're kind of reinventing the wheel by letting old long arguments be rehashed at a POV fork to get around that, so the simpler solution seems to be to stick with what has already been agreed upon. Are you finding problems with that version I linked that would require not using that at the current article? Kingofaces43 (talk) 14:43, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

I'm fine with the third paragraph you linked. But this article is probably going to be signed off at DYK sooner or later and it needs to be more balanced before that happens. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:27, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. At the least, I'm not sure what kind of hook is going to be proposed, but there's a lot in that the article that would get into some due weight problems as a hook. I'm not sure how DYK handles POV fork problems either as that's kind of out of my wheelhouse. I'm not sure how much you've followed the talk page, but the content didn't gain consensus elsewhere before being forked, and still currently fails WP:ONUS, so I'm not really sure what DYK could really do at this time honestly. An odd situation at the least. Kingofaces43 (talk) 00:02, 13 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Adipicola pelagica

On 5 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Adipicola pelagica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Adipicola pelagica was first discovered living on floating whale blubber? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adipicola pelagica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Adipicola pelagica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	WikiProject Spain Barnstar
	Nice job creating Wildlife of Spain! I'm a big fan of your work. I saw your barnstars and decided to create a unique one for you – hope you like it! See you around, MX (✉ • ✎) 22:45, 5 March 2019 (UTC)

Thank you, I am honoured. I find it interesting creating such "wildlife" articles and the Iberian Peninsula is nicely isolated from the rest of Europe, from the point of view of the flora and fauna. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:03, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Echiura

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Echiura you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of SkyGazer 512 -- SkyGazer 512 (talk) 16:00, 6 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lottia instabilis

On 7 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lottia instabilis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the unstable limpet is essentially a parasite of the kelp Saccharina dentigera? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lottia instabilis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lottia instabilis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Saccharina dentigera

On 7 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Saccharina dentigera, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the unstable limpet is essentially a parasite of the kelp Saccharina dentigera? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Saccharina dentigera), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Trois Chansons

Last night, I struck the first hook as too bland, but was too tired - obviously - to hit the button. Can we please use the ALT, with the "only" a cappella, and the war? The latter is a almost The topic of the article. Or at least one of those two things? - Many days I look, the DYK section is too short for balance. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:31, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: OK, I have changed the hook. The guideline says that each prep set should include not more than four biographies. About three quarters of approved hooks are currently for biographies, so if you wanted to focus for a while on churches, opera houses, music or other aspects of your topic, it could be useful for creating balance. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:57, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the change. I can switch to other than bio in April, but have already all these singers on my to-do-list (user page), interrupted by men who die. I have music on Sundays ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:00, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Couldn't you persuade the men that die to hang on a bit longer? ;) Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:04, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

I wish I could. Now Loussier. Sad job. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:09, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Violin Concerto

André Previn died. Wikipedia paid tribute by a pictured blurb ITN. The next day it was pulled because recordings were not referenced. (A shame if you ask me, - to let formality win over us showing a great person, in whom 100k+ were interested before he was in our news.) When I looked at his article, I saw that coming, and wrote about his violin concerto, as a little tribute. The short hook would be fine with the image showing a VERY familiar face, and anyway showing two women in March. The hook is almost meaningless without, for people who don't already know him, because it doesn't hint at the fact that "his future wife" is the possibly best-known classial violinist. Minimum: add her name, "to Anne-Sophie Mutter, his future wife". Or: show the full name of the concerto, which includes her name, "his Violin Concerto "Anne-Sophie"". Better: just show the image. At least something: use the ALT. Please. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:22, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Jankaea

On 7 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jankaea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jankaea heldreichii is a relict species that grows on Mount Olympus in Greece and nowhere else? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jankaea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Jankaea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 7 March 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for Pacific home front DYK

The only problem is that beacuse of you I am now addicted. Caesar's planned invasion of the Parthian Empire, Template:Did you know (Elizabeth Webber Harris). (Dushan Jugum (talk) 19:52, 8 March 2019 (UTC)).

I am glad to hear you are addicted, I am addicted too! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:12, 8 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Coronula diadema

On 10 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Coronula diadema, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that laboratory experiments suggest that the free-swimming larva of the whale barnacle Coronula diadema (pictured) is induced to settle on a host whale in response to chemical cues from its skin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coronula diadema. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Coronula diadema), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Anasterias antarctica

On 10 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anasterias antarctica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Cinderella starfish normally fasts while brooding its young? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anasterias antarctica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Anasterias antarctica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pacific Islands home front during World War II

Vanamonde (Talk) 00:02, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ochetostoma erythrogrammon

On 11 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ochetostoma erythrogrammon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the burrow of the spoon worm Ochetostoma erythrogrammon may be shared by flatworms, scale worms, molluscs, pea crabs, snapping shrimps, and copepods? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ochetostoma erythrogrammon. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ochetostoma erythrogrammon), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde (Talk) 00:03, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Echiura

The article Echiura you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Echiura for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of SkyGazer 512 -- SkyGazer 512 (talk) 14:21, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Aspidosiphon muelleri

On 12 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aspidosiphon muelleri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the solitary coral Heterocyathus aequicostatus often lives in symbiosis with a small worm that moves it around? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aspidosiphon muelleri. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aspidosiphon muelleri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Heterocyathus aequicostatus

On 12 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Heterocyathus aequicostatus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the solitary coral Heterocyathus aequicostatus often lives in symbiosis with a small worm that moves it around? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Heterocyathus aequicostatus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Norway

On 14 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Norway, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Norway is estimated to include about 60,000 animal species? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Norway. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Norway), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 14 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Stigmatoteuthis arcturi

On 14 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stigmatoteuthis arcturi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the jewelled squid has two unequal-sized eyes which look in different directions? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stigmatoteuthis arcturi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Stigmatoteuthis arcturi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 14 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Granton Shrimp Bed

On 15 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Granton Shrimp Bed, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that fossils found at Granton Shrimp Bed provided evidence of the structure of conodonts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Granton Shrimp Bed. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Granton Shrimp Bed), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lottia asmi

On 15 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lottia asmi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the black limpet feeds on the black turban snail without harming it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lottia asmi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lottia asmi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

Suggestions

How do you think I should improve the article. I am open to any suggestions or information. Anjana T S (talk) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anjana T S (talk • contribs) 14:57, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

Hello, I am not sure what article you are referring to. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:24, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

Military ranks in ancient Mesopotamia

Dear, almost all you've written about this article is true. How many time I've to finish it properly? Heartly, R — Preceding unsigned comment added by Champollion (talk • contribs) 22:05, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

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Template:Did you know nominations/The Big Elk

Wait: why did you revert your promotion of this nomination? You never explained why either in the page or in an edit summary. Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 10:44, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

@Narutolovehinata5: Basically, because when I tried to archive it I found the template was mucked up and I was unable to fix it. But also because I had promoted the original hook, which I liked better, and realised that I had promoted the wrong hook, and I didn't like the fact that the bolded words were right at the end of the new hook. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:01, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

I see. Would you be willing to re-promote this then, or will you leave it to another editor? I kind of rejected the original hook to be honest, as although I personally liked it, it didn't give justice to the "rivalry" mentioned in the article. Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 11:11, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

@Narutolovehinata5: Sure, I can promote it again, and if it still fails to archive, I can ask for help on the disussion page. Would you be happy with

• ... that as The Big Elk is now the world's largest statue of a moose, it has been proposed that Mac the Moose be given stilletos so as to reclaim its previous record? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:28, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

I guess so. Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 11:29, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Themiste cymodoceae

On 16 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Themiste cymodoceae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the peanut worm Themiste cymodoceae can survive without oxygen for several days? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Themiste cymodoceae. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Themiste cymodoceae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 15:52, 16 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Rhycherus filamentosus

On 17 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhycherus filamentosus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the tasselled anglerfish is an ambush predator, attracting its prey with a worm-like lure? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhycherus filamentosus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhycherus filamentosus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 17 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pugettia gracilis

On 19 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pugettia gracilis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the graceful kelp crab tends to inhabit the understory rather than the canopy of the kelp forest? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pugettia gracilis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pugettia gracilis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 19 March 2019 (UTC)

Billy Jamieson DYK

Hi Cwmhiraeth. Just in case the ping from the template did not work, I added the picture of the mummy of Ramses I and pinged you from the template, so that ALT0 could be used with the picture. Thank you. Dr. K. 04:58, 19 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Echiurus echiurus

On 20 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Echiurus echiurus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the marine worm Echiurus echiurus uses its spoon-shaped proboscis to feed but not to dig its burrow? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Echiurus echiurus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Echiurus echiurus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Talkback

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Narutolovehinata5 ^tccsdnew 00:34, 21 March 2019 (UTC)

Vibease Review question

Hello! I saw that you reviewed one of my pages recently, and wanted to ask about an issue that has been nagging me recently. A page I wrote a week or two ago, Vibease, may not have been added to the New Pages feed for patrol, and I am concerned that my method of moving articles directly from my Sandbox is somehow bypassing this system. Can you check on this page and see if it is awaiting review, and if not, can you fix this issue? Thank you so much! DrumSalad (talk) 21:48, 21 March 2019 (UTC)

There is a backlog of articles waiting to be reviewed in the region of 3000, but all will get reviewed in the end. I have reviewed your article now. Can I suggest you make a newly named sandbox for each article you write, because clicking on the history tab of Vibease shows an edit history including another article, Paul Outlaw. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:57, 22 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for The Great Migration: Journey to the North

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 22 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Sweden

On 22 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Sweden, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Sweden is likely to be affected by global warming, with the tree line moving to higher altitudes and forests replacing tundra? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Sweden. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Sweden), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Laxmann's shrew

On 23 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Laxmann's shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the range of Laxmann's shrew extends from Norway to Sakhalin Island in eastern Asia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Laxmann's shrew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Laxmann's shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 23 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Amphiodia urtica

On 23 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amphiodia urtica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the burrowing brittle star submerges itself in mud and raises its arms to feed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amphiodia urtica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Amphiodia urtica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 23 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Ussuri shrew

Hello! Your submission of Ussuri shrew at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 18:10, 23 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Carcinonemertes errans

On 24 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Carcinonemertes errans, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1980, a ribbon worm was implicated in the collapse of the Dungeness crab fishery in central California? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carcinonemertes errans. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Carcinonemertes errans), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 24 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Celebration of the Greek Revolution

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Themiste hennahi

On 25 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Themiste hennahi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the peanut worm Themiste hennahi is a "tentacle breather"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Themiste hennahi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Themiste hennahi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

Yoga for women

Hi, you've probably been wondering where I've been... doing Modern yoga and Asana, mainly, the latter now with a GA. I've just created Yoga for women and it struck me that this would probably be worth having a go at for DYK. Would you mind giving me a hand through that process? Glad to see you're hard at work on the marine invertebrates! All the best, Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:42, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

@Chiswick Chap: Would you like me to nominate it for you? If so, have you any particular ideas for a hook? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:55, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

That would be lovely. How about "Yoga practitioners are predominantly female, young, affluent, fit, and white"? (Select as many adjectives as you please!) Or we could talk about Indra Devi and her Hollywood stars. Chiswick Chap (talk) 10:04, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

OK, I am currently in the controversial Nubra River. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:14, 25 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ikeda taenioides

On 26 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ikeda taenioides, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the giant spoon worm Ikeda taenioides survived a tsunami that devastated other members of the seabed community? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ikeda taenioides. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ikeda taenioides), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 26 March 2019 (UTC)

1986 Togolese coup d'état attempt

If you have any ideas/suggestions about possible rewording of 1986 Togolese coup d'état attempt, feel free to implement them. Cheers! --Sundostund (talk) 14:22, 26 March 2019 (UTC)

@Sundostund: If you look at this comparison, produced by the Earwig copyvio tool, and scroll down you will see the violating text highlighted in pink. You can then rewrite the article sufficiently so as to remove the violations. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:23, 26 March 2019 (UTC)

Thank you so much, this is more than helpful and I'll rewrite the article as soon as possible. ––Sundostund (talk) 18:28, 26 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Large mole

On 27 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Large mole, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that large moles can live for four years but may fall prey to owls, snakes, or weasels? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Large mole. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Large mole), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 27 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Aposthonia ceylonica

On 28 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aposthonia ceylonica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aposthonia ceylonica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aposthonia ceylonica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 01:51, 28 March 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ussuri shrew

On 30 March 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ussuri shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Ussuri shrew feeds largely on earthworms and needs to eat more than twice its bodyweight each day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ussuri shrew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ussuri shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 30 March 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Wildlife of Spain

On 2 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Spain, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Spain includes 8000–9000 species of vascular plants, more than any other country in Europe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Spain. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Spain), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Dortan

On 3 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dortan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Wehrmacht killed at least 35 French civilians in the village of Dortan (memorial pictured), and then burned the entire village to the ground? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dortan), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 3 April 2019 (UTC)

April 2019

Please stop edit warring at E. W. Priestap and join the discussion at Talk:E. W. Priestap. R2 (bleep) 15:43, 4 April 2019 (UTC)

Please stop removing sourced content. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:34, 4 April 2019 (UTC)

Have you read WP:NOTEVERYTHING? If you continue to edit war in violation of our policies then you will eventually be blocked. I'd rather that we have a discussion at Talk:E. W. Priestap. R2 (bleep) 18:36, 4 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Sternaspis scutata

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Never mind! Yoninah (talk) 18:34, 4 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Zorotypus hubbardi

On 5 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zorotypus hubbardi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hubbard's angel insects groom themselves and each other, perhaps in order to avoid the fungal diseases that kill many zorapterans? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zorotypus hubbardi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Zorotypus hubbardi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:52, 5 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Kingdom of the Aures

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DYK for Poecilochaetus serpens

On 7 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Poecilochaetus serpens, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the polychaete worm Poecilochaetus serpens digs a burrow with its head and lines it with particles of clay or mud cemented with mucus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Poecilochaetus serpens. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Poecilochaetus serpens), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 7 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Promachocrinus

On 8 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Promachocrinus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Promachocrinus is unusual among crinoids in having ten pairs of arms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Promachocrinus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Promachocrinus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

Ussuri shrew

Cwmhiraeth, I do not see where it says that. Is it hidden under a tab or something? I looked. Drmies (talk) 00:19, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) @Drmies: Sorry for talk page stalking, but it appears what Cwm quoted is in the Assessment Information section of the IUCN ref, if you click on the tab "Assessment Information in detail". Most content on IUCN articles is hidden beneath tabs like these (i.e. "X in detail") which can be annoying at times. Cheers, --SkyGazer 512 ^{My talk page} 01:49, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

Ha, now I see it. Thanks Stargazer, and you too, Cwmhiraeth. Drmies (talk) 01:53, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

In my opinion the IUCN site was much better before they changed the layout. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:02, 8 April 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Sternaspis scutata

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Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 10 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Mottled piculet

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Materialscientist (talk) 00:22, 12 April 2019 (UTC)

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Notability tag

Howdy, you put a notability tag on an article I created (Edith Mitchell Dabbs)). I believe I have remedied the problem. Could you take a look? Thanks. Muttnick (talk) 07:15, 11 May 2019 (UTC)

Review my article

Can you please review my article D/O Parvathamma,Ellidde Illi Tanaka and Bicchugatti Chapter −1 Dalvayi Dange  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shreyashv26 (talk • contribs) 12:08, 25 June 2019 (UTC) 

DYK for Mottled piculet

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Materialscientist (talk) 00:22, 12 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lamellaria perspicua

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Materialscientist (talk) 00:17, 14 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Royal vole

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Materialscientist (talk) 00:15, 15 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lirabuccinum dirum

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 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 18 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Echiura

On 20 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Echiura, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the 1970s, spoon worms (example pictured) helped promote biodiversity around the effluent outlets from the Los Angeles sewage system? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Echiura. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Echiura), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Urgent DYK promotion

Hi Cwmhiraeth, I wouldn't normally ask this but things have stalled to the point where this has become urgent. Template:Did you know nominations/Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen! is being held for Easter but hasn't been promoted. The main sticking point is about the image (though the prep did save the image spot for this I assume) but it has approved hooks with and without it. I don't want to be a bother but can I ask if you would be able to promote it to the Easter prep please? The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 09:05, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Perhaps find someone who has edited after 16 April. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:24, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Let's see. Yoninah celebrating Passover, Maile approved a hook ... Amakuru, perhaps? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:39, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

@The C of E: I have promoted it, with the image, which seems appropriate to me. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:42, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 13:04, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

I just want to make sure that you read this. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:12, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

I had read it. It seems to me that, as Easter is a special day in the Christian calendar, it is reasonable to include the image. At other times of year, we can have similar slots for other faiths if people wish to nominate suitable articles and request the dates. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:37, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

I am normally all for IAR, but don't see why - only because it's Easter - we should ignore the basic guideline how to illustrate a song. This has nothing to do with religion. I removed a crucifixion image from Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz, as not really to the composition, only its topic. My last word on the topic, but I'd not be surprised if we'd get another round at ERRORS. - Happy Easter. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:34, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Impacted wisdom teeth

Dear Cwmhiraeth. In 2014 you did an GA1 review of Impacted wisdom teeth but I was on an extended Wikibreak. I've leaned back in for some other projects, and realized that I'd never followed through on your recommendations. I've made the corrections, and will be renominating the article for GA. I thought I'd let you know, in case you have the motivation to take another look. Thanks again for the work on the initial review, and I apologise for letting your efforts wait 5 years before acting on them. Best. Ian Furst (talk) 14:11, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the review. Will try to keep the next one under a 60 month cycle time! Ian Furst (talk) 11:48, 23 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Euretaster insignis

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DYK for Euastacus dalagarbe

On 22 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Euastacus dalagarbe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the threats facing the "critically endangered" freshwater crayfish Euastacus dalagarbe are domestic livestock and cane toads? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Euastacus dalagarbe. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Euastacus dalagarbe), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 22 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Shrub's Wood Long Barrow

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DYK for Yoga for women

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 24 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Luquillo Experimental Forest

On 25 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Luquillo Experimental Forest, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an "alarming" decline in arthropod populations in Luquillo Experimental Forest in Puerto Rico has been linked to the warming climate? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Luquillo Experimental Forest. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Luquillo Experimental Forest), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 25 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Euretaster insignis

On 26 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Euretaster insignis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the young of the striking sea star are nourished in a manner described as "cannibalistic ectoparasitism"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Euretaster insignis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Euretaster insignis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 26 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sierra de Luquillo

On 27 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sierra de Luquillo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the yucca plum pine, the bastard briziletto, and the West Indian sumac grow in the cloud forest on the summits of the Sierra de Luquillo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sierra de Luquillo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sierra de Luquillo), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Podocarpus coriaceus

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Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Brunellia comocladifolia

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Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Weinmannia pinnata

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Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

Did you know?

Congratulations! Yoninah (talk) 19:13, 27 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Mazeno Peak

Hello! Your submission of Mazeno Peak at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! – Teratix ₵ 04:26, 28 April 2019 (UTC)

What

caused you to revert my source-removals and restore an user-generated website, (that has been *again* removed by another editor) and another shitty magazine, (that has been criticized for factual inaccuracy), over Mazeno Peak? ∯WBG^converse 05:05, 28 April 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Aporometra wilsoni

On 29 April 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aporometra wilsoni, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the crinoid Aporometra wilsoni broods its young in cavities in the feathery pinnules on its arms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aporometra wilsoni. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aporometra wilsoni), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 29 April 2019 (UTC)

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I took an interest in ticks

Because I was camping recently, and when the sun came out, it got hot, so I opened the tent door, and I saw some creature enter. It was just hanging onto the interior of the tent flap, and waving its antennae at me. I was like, "Is that a tick?!" Yup, it was a tick, and those weren't antennae; they were its front legs. It was probably trying to use its Haller's organ to find me.

I tried to knock it to the tent floor without touching it, and it ended up falling into a pile of camping supplies and vanishing. I couldn't find it. I threw all my camping supplies out of the tent and went through them and still couldn't find the tick. So I actually cut short my camping trip and went home to sleep in my bed rather than stay in that tent with that tick possibly ready to come out of hiding after I fell asleep.

I started reading up, and I realized, it was no accident that the tick showed up; it probably sensed my carbon dioxide, maybe vibrations from my movements, and other host cues and approached for that reason. I hadn't realized they had all those capabilities. Then I thought, "Well, maybe if I stay away awhile and come back, the tick will be dead by then," but nope, they can live for weeks or months just waiting.

So, maybe I need to throw that whole tent into a bonfire and get a new one, and next time I'm taking a slew of different precautions, like putting down some double-sided carpet tape, or some Tangle-Trap sticky coating, around the whole perimeter of the tent area, so that any ticks that crawl up will hopefully get stuck there. Yeah, I could use permethrin, I know, but I didn't really prepare adequately; I figured ticks mostly just hung out in the weeds rather than crawling right up onto and into tents. (When I came back to the tent, there were more ticks crawling on it, and especially hanging onto the tent flap, right near the zipper, presumably to try to ambush me; there must be some really strong cues that let them know I enter and leave by that area, so that's where they can find me.)

I also realize now, it was a mistake to pitch the tent in an area where water collects whenever it rains, and where there's a lot of brush nearby, and where there are signs of wildlife (rabbits, woodchucks, etc.) living in the area; it's kinda like ringing the dinner bell.

Anyway, fascinating creatures. Зенитная Самоходная Установка (talk) 20:21, 30 April 2019 (UTC)

Interesting! You don't say what country you were camping in but I can see that you have been quite put off camping in wild areas, which is a pity. Here in the UK I do not encounter ticks often and when I do, it is generally on the dog. Regards, Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:12, 1 May 2019 (UTC)

Yeah, I was camping in a wasteland area of Virginia where there's a lot of blackjack (high clay content) soil that lacks permeability, resulting in a lot of standing water. If you look at the photo here next to the caption that says, "BlackJack soils formed from diabase bedrock do not allow water to pass easily" that's pretty much what my campsite looked like. Tick heaven, when there's been some rainfall, because there's a lot of brush, plus puddles where water has collected and not been able to run off anywhere. But if it weren't tick season, it would probably be mosquito season, or else winter.

I wanted to go someplace like Colorado that's a bit nicer but wasn't able to make the arrangements with my sister, who lives there, so ended up just going into the wilderness where I lived. Now I see why people pay money to go to real campsites where they've given you an environment that's been cleared of stuff that would tend to support pests, and has good drainage, etc.

Well, I see my edits to tick got reverted because I copied a little too liberally from some journals, but my takeaway from my research is that for an animal that's so small, ticks are hardy, well-adapted to their niche, and highly sophisticated (e.g. having all those drugs in their saliva to overcome host defenses). They're also dangerous, because they're carrying so many diseases these days. I think in this area, we pretty much all know someone who's suffered a life-changing tick bite. Зенитная Самоходная Установка (talk) 13:35, 1 May 2019 (UTC)

I saw the information that you had added to the Tick article which was deleted. I suggest you try again, using your own words as far as possible. I reckon you find ticks, not just in the sort of location you have described, but also anywhere they have dropped off a previous host and are ready for their next meal. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:31, 1 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Shrub's Wood Long Barrow

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 1 May 2019 (UTC)

WikiCup 2019 May newsletter

The second round of the 2019 WikiCup has now finished. Contestants needed to scored 32 points to advance into round 3. Our top four scorers in round 2 all scored over 400 points and were:

• Cas Liber (1210), our winner in 2016, with two featured articles and three DYKs. He also made good use of the bonus points available, more than doubling his score by choosing appropriate articles to work on.
• Kosack (750), last year's runner up, with an FA, a GA, two FLs, and five DYKs.
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Other notable performances were put in by Barkeep49 with six GAs, Ceranthor, Lee Vilenski, and Canada Hky, each with seven GARs, and MPJ-DK with a seven item GT.

So far contestants have achieved nine featured articles between them and a splendid 80 good articles. Commendably, 227 GARs have been completed during the course of the 2019 WikiCup, so the backlog of articles awaiting GA review has been reduced as a result of contestants' activities. The judges are pleased with the thorough GARs that are being performed, and have hardly had to reject any. As we enter the third round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed in round 3. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them.

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DYK for Janaria

On 2 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Janaria, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that staghorn hydrocoral grows on a mollusc shell occupied by a hermit crab? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Janaria. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Janaria), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 2 May 2019 (UTC)

Orphan Tagging via Page Curation

Hi there! Noted you tagged some articles as orphans even when they have incoming links. This is likely due to the old definitions requiring at least 3 links to not be considered an orphans but it had been updated to requiring just 1 link to be declassified as an orphan. Do see WP:ORPHAN for details I am not using the Page Curation tools but there is probably a setting for automated orphan tagging (if there is) to set it as 1. Thanks! --Xaiver0510 (talk) 10:08, 2 May 2019 (UTC)

OK. Thanks for the heads up. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:11, 2 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Maxmuelleria lankesteri

On 3 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maxmuelleria lankesteri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the burrow of the spoon worm Maxmuelleria lankesteri is sometimes modified by fish and crustaceans that take up occupancy there? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maxmuelleria lankesteri. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Maxmuelleria lankesteri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

Kardaki Temple DYK request

Hi Cwmhiraeth. I would like to request a last-minute small change to the hook. The current hook is: "... that Kardaki Temple is considered to be the only Greek temple of Doric..." Could you possibly add "in Corfu", after "Kardaki Temple", so that it reads: "... that Kardaki Temple in Corfu is considered to be the only Greek temple of Doric..." Thank you. Dr. K. 01:59, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

@Dr.K.: The hook is currently in Queue 6 where only administrators can make alterations. Looking at the article, it does not mention Corfu when making the claim about the absence of a frieze. If you think the claim should be modified in the hook, change the facts in the article, and then post on the DYK discussion page where an administrator will see your request for changing the hook. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:21, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

Hi Cwmhiraeth. The temple is in Corfu. It is written at the lead. I will ask an admin. Thank you. Dr. K. 05:23, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

@Dr.K.: Not so. The statement "It is considered to be the only Greek temple of Doric architecture that does not have a frieze." does not mention Corfu. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:26, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

Kardaki Temple is in Corfu. So if we add Kardaki Temple, in Corfu blah blah etc. instead of just Kardaki Temple blah etc. is uncontroversial. I just want to specify Kardaki Temple's location on Earth which is Corfu. Dr. K. 05:30, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

I see what you mean. Man, that's a conundrum. Let me see what I can do to fix this. Thanks and sorry. Dr. K. 05:33, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

I give up. It sounds awkward with any formulation I considered. Thank you again Cwmhiraeth, and sorry once more for this disturbance. Dr. K. 05:41, 3 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Boltenia villosa

On 4 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Boltenia villosa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hairy sea squirt is preyed on by the Oregon hairy triton? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Boltenia villosa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Boltenia villosa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 4 May 2019 (UTC)

References in marine biology

I've noticed you've been having quite a few marine organisms on DYK recently. A specialty of mine is tracking and formatting citations, particularly for original descriptions, alongside with relevant links (see e.g. my edits to Boltenia villosa and Janaria). I've been mostly working on Wikispecies and Wikidata recently, but if you'd like, I'd be interested in collaborating with you on this aspect of your work. Circéus (talk) 11:25, 6 May 2019 (UTC)

@Circeus: Tracking original citations and formatting them correctly is not of prime interest to me, so you are welcome to make improvements as you think fit. I keep a list in my sandbox with a date beside the things I have been working on recently. Lower down the list, the links are mostly ideas for future work. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:27, 6 May 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Joe Kryczka

Hi, ALT18 is ready for promotion on this long and complicated template. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:27, 6 May 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! Yoninah (talk) 10:29, 7 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Labidochirus splendescens

On 7 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Labidochirus splendescens, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the splendid hermit crab almost exclusively chooses to inhabit a shell on which a colonial hydroid is living? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Labidochirus splendescens. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Labidochirus splendescens), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 7 May 2019 (UTC)

Precious anniversary

Precious

Seven years!

--Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:12, 11 May 2019 (UTC)

• Thanks for your efforts in distributing these awards, Gerda. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:36, 11 May 2019 (UTC)

It's a pleasure, my pleasure, really, to begin every morning with reasons to be thankful. It's a special pleasure when I recognise the username (admittedly not always), and more so in case of an almost daily fruitful collaboration as with you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:39, 11 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Mazeno Ridge

On 12 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mazeno Ridge, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the 13 km (8.1 mi) Mazeno Ridge route to the summit of Nanga Parbat was first completed in 2012? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Mazeno Ridge), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 12 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Crinoid

On 13 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Crinoid, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that crinoids (example pictured) are closely related to sea urchins and starfish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crinoid. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Crinoid), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 13 May 2019 (UTC)

A beautiful image and intriguing hook. No wonder it almost reached 5,000 hits! Congratulations! Yoninah (talk) 21:26, 15 May 2019 (UTC)

Prep 3

Hi, the image hook I placed here was moved up to another queue. I've gone through several other possibilities, but keep finding problems with the nominations. Would you like to promote my Jeff's Gourmet Sausage Factory hook? Yoninah (talk) 21:25, 15 May 2019 (UTC)

Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:24, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 10:48, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Notocrinus virilis

On 16 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Notocrinus virilis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the deepwater crinoid Notocrinus virilis broods its young in pouches on its arms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Notocrinus virilis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Notocrinus virilis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

feminist (talk) 02:16, 16 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Bidni

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 17 May 2019 (UTC)

Prep 6

Hi, there's a special occasion hook for May 23 that needs to go in this set. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 12:36, 17 May 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! Yoninah (talk) 14:05, 17 May 2019 (UTC)

NPR Newsletter No.18

Hello Cwmhiraeth,

WMF at work on NPP Improvements

Niharika Kohli, a product manager for the growth team, announced that work is underway in implementing improvements to New Page Patrol as part of the 2019 Community Wishlist and suggests all who are interested watch the project page on meta. Two requested improvements have already been completed. These are:

• Allow filtering by no citations in page curation
• Not having CSD and PRODs automatically marked as reviewed, reflecting current consensus among reviewers and current Twinkle functionality.

Reliable Sources for NPP

Rosguill has been compiling a list of reliable sources across countries and industries that can be used by new page patrollers to help judge whether an article topic is notable or not. At this point further discussion is needed about if and how this list should be used. Please consider joining the discussion about how this potentially valuable resource should be developed and used.

Backlog drive coming soon

Look for information on the an upcoming backlog drive in our next newsletter. If you'd like to help plan this drive, join in the discussion on the New Page Patrol talk page.

News

• Following a request for comment, the subject-specific notability guideline for pornographic actors and models (WP:PORNBIO) was removed; in its place, editors should consult WP:ENT and WP:GNG.

Discussions of interest

• A request for bot approval for a bot to patrol two kinds of redirects
• There has been a lot discussion about Notability of Academics
• What, if anything, would a SNG for Softball look like

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Trần dynasty military tactics and organization=

Hi Cwmhiraeth I saw you added a sign on page Trần dynasty military tactics and organization, can you check it again, user HĐ and user LilHelpa had edits this page, I'm think it look good. Đông Minh (talk) 05:51, 18 May 2019 (UTC)

The article really needs attention from a copyeditor, preferably someone with proficiency in the language. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:28, 18 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Bahía Lomas

On 19 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bahía Lomas, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that more than twenty species of cetaceans have been stranded on the mudflats of Bahía Lomas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bahía Lomas. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Bahía Lomas), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 19 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Scaled piculet

Hello! Your submission of Scaled piculet at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 16:01, 19 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lasaea rubra

On 20 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lasaea rubra, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when several of the small bivalve molluscs Lasaea rubra occupy the same rock crevice, they are likely to be clones? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lasaea rubra. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lasaea rubra), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 20 May 2019 (UTC)

Approval of pages

• Kudumbar
• [[Devendra Kulathan] Mamallarnarashimavarman (talk) 03:51, 20 May 2019 (UTC)

• Devendra Kulathan

Mamallarnarashimavarman (talk) 03:52, 20 May 2019 (UTC)

Thank you so much Mamallarnarashimavarman (talk) 09:50, 20 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Nubra River

On 21 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nubra River, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Nubra River rises from the Siachen Glacier, the second longest non-polar glacier in the world? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nubra River. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nubra River), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 21 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pseudamphithoides incurvaria

On 22 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pseudamphithoides incurvaria, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the small crustacean Pseudamphithoides incurvaria builds itself a home out of forded sea tumbleweed, a brown seaweed that is distasteful to fish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pseudamphithoides incurvaria. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pseudamphithoides incurvaria), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dictyota bartayresiana

On 22 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dictyota bartayresiana, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the small crustacean Pseudamphithoides incurvaria builds itself a home out of forded sea tumbleweed, a brown seaweed that is distasteful to fish? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dictyota bartayresiana), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Kingdom of the Aures

Hello! Your submission of Kingdom of the Aures at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! MX (✉ • ✎) 15:56, 22 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pagurus dalli

On 24 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pagurus dalli, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the whiteknee hermit crab is benefitted by the presence of the hedgehog hydroid but harmed by the barnacle Clistosaccus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pagurus dalli. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pagurus dalli), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:04, 24 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Schuchertinia milleri

On 24 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Schuchertinia milleri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the whiteknee hermit crab is benefitted by the presence of the hedgehog hydroid but harmed by the barnacle Clistosaccus? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Schuchertinia milleri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:04, 24 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Clistosaccus

On 24 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clistosaccus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the whiteknee hermit crab is benefitted by the presence of the hedgehog hydroid but harmed by the barnacle Clistosaccus? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Clistosaccus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:04, 24 May 2019 (UTC)

Out of the depths

May

Rapeseed
... with thanks from QAI

You made my day with your bold solution, thank you! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:05, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. They told us on the radio to count the number of flowers on a square metre of lawn as we need to encourage our insect pollinators. I thought that was a stupid idea, as most people shave their lawns and as a result, they are devoid of flowers. Think of the millions of insects that are appreciating this splendid field of flowering rape. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:18, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

I do. Flowering of rape is in its last days here, was as splendid as last year when I took the pic. Lawn should become meadow, for the insects ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:54, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

The time sink continues. Perhaps better just approve, and let someone else do the promotion? Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:28, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

Believe it or not, today Six Motets, Op. 82 (Kiel) appeared! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:44, 31 May 2019 (UTC)

Excellent. It took 90 days, I think. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:24, 31 May 2019 (UTC)

100,000 edits

I have just been surprised to get a "thank you" notice which stated:

• "You just made your hundred thousandth edit; thank you for an amazing contribution!" Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:54, 25 May 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Rook (bird)

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Rook (bird) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of J Milburn -- J Milburn (talk) 20:20, 26 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Kingdom of the Aurès

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 28 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Scaled piculet

On 29 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Scaled piculet, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite being a fairly common bird, the scaled piculet is often overlooked because of its unobtrusive behaviour? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Scaled piculet. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Scaled piculet), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 29 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wildlife of Nigeria

Hello! Your submission of Wildlife of Nigeria at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! RRD (talk) 04:45, 30 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Gersemia juliepackardae

On 31 May 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gersemia juliepackardae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the deep-sea coral species Gersemia juliepackardae was named for Julie Packard (pictured), executive director of Monterey Bay Aquarium, for her work as an ocean conservationist? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Gersemia juliepackardae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 31 May 2019 (UTC)

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Barnstar

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		Congratulations on 100K edits, and thank you for your hard work behind the scenes at WP:DYK and WP:CUP (among other venues)! SounderBruce 02:20, 31 May 2019 (UTC)

Well, thank you. And thanking you in turn for your quality articles on Washington, the MLS Cup etc. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:27, 31 May 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Niayes

On 2 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Niayes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Niayes, a region of Senegal important for fishing, market gardening, cattle-grazing, and birds, is at risk of desertification? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Niayes. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Niayes), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 2 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Tunicotheres

On 3 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tunicotheres, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the pea crab Tunicotheres moseri lives inside the water-filled chamber of a sea squirt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tunicotheres. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tunicotheres), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 3 June 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Airport malaria

Cwmhiraeth, can you please stop by this nomination and see what needs to be done? The most recent post here was a question to you, though there may need to be more done by the nominator aside from this. Thank you very much. BlueMoonset (talk) 23:45, 3 June 2019 (UTC)

May 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

May 2019—Issue 002

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Cretoxyrhina by Macrophyseter Bramble Cay melomys by The lorax/Vanamonde93, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Chimpanzee by LittleJerry/Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Tim riley Spinophorosaurus by FunkMonk/Jens Lallensack, reviewed by Enwebb Trachodon mummy by Jens Lallensack, reviewed by Gog the Mild Megabat by Enwebb, reviewed by Jens Lallensack

Newly nominated FAs

Spinophorosaurus by FunkMonk/Jens Lallensack Trachodon mummy by Jens Lallensack

Fundamental changes being discussed at WikiProject Biology

On 23 May, user Prometheus720 created a talk page post, "Revamp of Wikiproject Biology--Who is In?". In the days since, WP:BIOL has been bustling with activity, with over a dozen editors weighing in on this discussion, as well as several others that have subsequently spawned. An undercurrent of thought is that WP:BIOL has too many subprojects, preventing editors from easily interacting and stopping a "critical mass" of collaboration and engagement. Many mergers and consolidations of subprojects have been tentatively listed, with a consolidation of WikiProjects Genetics + Molecular and Cell Biology + Computational Biology + Biophysics currently in discussion. Other ideas being aired include updating old participants lists, redesigning project pages to make them more user-friendly, and clearly identifying long- and short-term goals.

Editor Spotlight: These editors want you to write about dinosaurs

Editors FunkMonk and Jens Lallensack had a very fruitful month, collaborating to bring two dinosaur articles to GA and then nominating them both for FA. They graciously decided to answer some questions for the first ToL Editor Spotlight, giving insight to their successful collaborations, explaining why you should collaborate with them, and also sharing some tidbits about their lives off-Wikipedia.

1) Enwebb: How long have you two been collaborating on articles?

• Jens Lallensack: I started in the German Wikipedia in 2005 but switched to the English Wikipedia because of its very active dinosaur project. My first major collaboration with FunkMonk was on Heterodontosaurus in 2015.
• FunkMonk: Yeah, we had interacted already on talk pages and through reviewing each other's articles, and at some point I was thinking of expanding Heterodontosaurus, and realised Jens had already written the German Wikipedia version, so it seemed natural to work together on the English one. Our latest collaboration was Spinophorosaurus, where by another coincidence, I had wanted to work on that article for the WP:Four Award, and it turned out that Jens had a German book about the expedition that found the dinosaur, which I wouldn't have been able to utilise with my meagre German skills. Between those, we also worked on Brachiosaurus, a wider Dinosaur Project collaboration between several editors.

2) Enwebb: Why dinosaurs?

• JL: Because of the huge public interest in them. But dinosaurs are also highly interesting from a scientific point of view: key evolutionary innovations emerged within this group, such as warm-bloodedness, gigantism, and flight. Dinosaur research is, together with the study of fossil human remains, the most active field in paleontology. New scientific techniques and approaches tend to get developed within this field. Dinosaur research became increasingly interdisciplinary, and now does not only rely on various fields of biology and geology, but also on chemistry and physics, among others. Dinosaurs are therefore ideal to convey scientific methodology to the general public.
• FM: As outlined above, dinosaurs have been described as a "gateway to science"; if you learn about dinosaurs, you will most likely also learn about a lot of scientific fields you would not necessarily be exposed to otherwise. On a more personal level, having grown up with and being influenced by various dinosaur media, it feels pretty cool to help spread knowledge about these animals, closest we can get to keeping them alive.

3) Enwebb: Why should other editors join you in writing articles related to paleontology? Are you looking to attract new editors, or draw in experienced editors from other areas of Wikipedia?

• JL: Because we are a small but active and helpful community. Our Dinosaur collaboration, one of the very few active open collaborations in Wikipedia, makes high-level writing on important articles easier and more fun. Our collaboration is especially open to editors without prior experience in high-level writing. But we do not only write articles: several WikiProject Dinosaur participants are artists who do a great job illustrating the articles, and maintain an extensive and very active image review system. In fact, a number of later authors started with contributing images.
• FM: Anyone who is interested in palaeontology is welcome to try writing articles, and we would be more than willing to help. I find that the more people that work on articles simultaneously with me, the more motivation I get to write myself. I am also one of those editors who started out contributing dinosaur illustrations and making minor edits, and only began writing after some years. But when I got to it, it wasn't as intimidating as I had feared, and I've learned a lot in the process. For example anatomy; if you know dinosaur anatomy, you have a very good framework for understanding the anatomy of other tetrapod animals, including humans.

4) Enwebb: Between the two of you, you have over 300 GA reviews. FunkMonk, you have over 250 of those. What keeps you coming back to review more articles?

• FM: One of the main reasons I review GANs is to learn more about subjects that seem interesting (or which I would perhaps not come across otherwise). There are of course also more practical reasons, such as helping an article on its way towards FAC, to reduce the GAN backlog, and to "pay back" when I have a nomination up myself. It feels like a win-win situation where I can be entertained by interesting info, while also helping other editors get their nominations in shape, and we'll end up with an article that hopefully serves to educate a lot of people (the greater good).
• JL: Because I enjoy reading Wikipedia articles and like to learn new things. In addition, reviews give me the opportunity to have direct contact with the authors, and help them to make their articles even better. This is quite rewarding for me personally. But I also review because I consider our GA and FA system to be of fundamental importance for Wikipedia. When I started editing Wikipedia (the German version), the article promotion reviews motivated me and improved my writing skills a lot. Submitting an article for review requires one to get serious and take additional steps to bring the article to the best quality possible. GAs and FAs are also a good starting point for readers, and may motivate them to become authors themselves.

5) Enwebb: What are your editing preferences? Any scripts or gadgets you find invaluable?

• FM: One script that everyone should know about is the duplink highlight tool. It will show duplinks within the intro and body of a given article separately, and it seems a lot of people still don't know about it, though they are happy when introduced to it. I really liked the citationbot too (since citation consistency is a boring chore to me), but it seems to be blocked at the moment due to some technical issues.
• JL: I often review using the Wikipedia Beta app on my smartphone, as it allows me to read without needing to sit in front of the PC. For writing, I find the reference management software Zotero invaluable, as it generates citation templates automatically, saving a lot of time.
  • Editor's note: I downloaded Zotero and tried it for the first time and think it is a very useful tool. More here.

6) Enwebb: What would surprise the ToL community to learn about your life off-wiki?

• FM: Perhaps that I have no background in natural history/science, but work with animation and games. But fascination with and knowledge of nature and animals is actually very helpful when designing and animating characters and creatures, so it isn't that far off, and I can actually use some of the things I learn while writing here for my work (when I wrote the Dromaeosauroides article, it was partially to learn more about the animal for a design-school project).
• JL: That I am actually doing research on dinosaurs. Though I avoid writing about topics I publish research on, my Wikipedia work helps me to keep a good general overview over the field, and quite regularly I can use what I learned while writing for Wikipedia for my research.

Get in touch with these editors regarding collaboration at WikiProject Dinosaurs!

Marine life continues to dominate ToL DYKs

May DYKs

• ... that the Pacific baza has been rumoured to imitate the calls of tree frogs when hunting, inducing them to return the call? (1 May)
• ... that 'Dumelow's Seedling' is known by more than 50 alternative names? (2 May)
• ... that staghorn hydrocoral grows on a mollusc shell occupied by a hermit crab? (3 May)
• ... that the burrow of the spoon worm Maxmuelleria lankesteri is sometimes modified by fish and crustaceans that take up occupancy there? (4 May)
• ... that the hairy sea squirt is preyed on by the Oregon hairy triton? (5 May)
• ... that the splendid hermit crab almost exclusively chooses to inhabit a shell on which a colonial hydroid is living? (8 May)
• ... that crinoids are closely related to sea urchins and starfish? (14 May)
• ... that El Drago Milenario, located in Parque del Drago, Tenerife, is the largest and oldest known specimen of Dracaena draco? (16 May)
• ... that the deepwater crinoid Notocrinus virilis broods its young in pouches on its arms? (17 May)
• ... that some ancient trees of the olive cultivar 'Bidni' have been recognised as "national monuments" in Malta? (18 May)
• ... that sturgeons are ancient fishes, widely sought after for caviar and more critically endangered than any other group of animal species? (19 May)
• ... that when several of the small bivalve molluscs Lasaea rubra occupy the same rock crevice, they are likely to be clones? (21 May)
• ... that the small crustacean Pseudamphithoides incurvaria builds itself a home out of forded sea tumbleweed, a brown seaweed that is distasteful to fish? (23 May)
• ... that while a red Irish lord can change color, it is not a yellow Irish lord? (24 May)
• ... that the whiteknee hermit crab is benefitted by the presence of the hedgehog hydroid but harmed by the barnacle Clistosaccus? (25 May)

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DYK for Calma glaucoides

On 5 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Calma glaucoides, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Calma glaucoides has such a rich diet of eggs that it does not need an anus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Calma glaucoides. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Calma glaucoides), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

Wyss Foundation and the Wyss Campaign for Nature

Hello again! You helped with the African Parks project a while back, so I was wondering if I might be able to get some feedback on a similar project for the Wyss Foundation. Back in April, the entire "Wyss Campaign for Nature" section was removed from the Wyss Foundation article, which I submitted for review on behalf of the organization. The campaign is ongoing and has received significant coverage, so I'm wondering how the Wyss Campaign for Nature might be covered within the article. I've proposed adding back minimal mention of the campaign with past-focused language, as requested by User:Spintendo, the editor who removed the text. Might you be willing to share some feedback as well, or even update the article appropriately if you feel inclined?

Thanks for your consideration. Inkian Jason (talk) 18:22, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

@Inkian Jason: I am sorry you are having this problem because you are making every effort to stick by the rules for CoI editing and in my view, making a good job of it. However, I am reluctant to get involved in a content-related issue or contradict another editor. Let's see what happens as a result of the discussion on the article talk page, and if it reaches an impasse, I might add something about the campaign to the article myself. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:50, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

No problem, I understand. Thanks for replying. Inkian Jason (talk) 19:01, 5 June 2019 (UTC)

I am still hoping for a second opinion, if you're willing. User:Spintendo has provided feedback but my concern is the information (if added per his suggestion) would have no context for readers. Inkian Jason (talk) 15:35, 10 June 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for updating the article. Might you be willing to review this request to add one additional sentence as well? Thanks again either way. Inkian Jason (talk) 15:17, 12 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dadia Forest

On 6 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dadia Forest, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Dadia is the only European forest in which the four native European species of vulture can be found? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dadia Forest. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dadia Forest), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 6 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wildlife of Liberia

Hello! Your submission of Wildlife of Liberia at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:16, 6 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Kainji National Park

I completed a review at Template:Did you know nominations/Kainji National Park, and noted one concern. I look forward to seeing this on the main page. Thanks in advance. Flibirigit (talk) 03:31, 7 June 2019 (UTC)

Image?

I thought that the black person pictured on the Dutch painting (prep 3) almost needed the image, for place in time and style, and being notable for being the first black person pictured on such a painting. If not, please add some time, as mentioned in the nom. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:13, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: My thinking on the image was that de Bruin is such a minor part of the picture, almost merging into the background, with the main figure not being important enough to have his own article. If the subject of the article had been the painting, then I would have used the image, but as it was about the ex-slave, I thought not. I considered that the inclusion of the dates in the hook was awkward and thought that mention of the Dutch Republic was sufficient to indicate the period in which he lived. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:50, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

Understand most, but hw does Dutch Republic give a time frame? Who will click that? For others it may appear just as a synonym for Netherlands. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:13, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Calyptraeotheres garthi

On 10 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Calyptraeotheres garthi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the pea crab Calyptraeotheres garthi effectively castrates its slipper limpet host, but breeding resumes if the crab is removed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Calyptraeotheres garthi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Calyptraeotheres garthi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 10 June 2019 (UTC)

Florence Fang

Surely it deserves the picture slot in another set? This is a gift we should not refuse. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:58, 11 June 2019 (UTC)

You already have the picture slot in Prep 6 and I think the Fang hook will garner plenty of interest in the quirky position. There are just too many nominations with good, relevant images for them all to be promoted to image slots. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:28, 11 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Göreme National Park

On 12 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Göreme National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the landscape of Göreme National Park (pictured) has been formed by volcanic activity followed by erosion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Göreme National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Göreme National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 12 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Patella ferruginea

Hello! Your submission of Patella ferruginea at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 20:48, 12 June 2019 (UTC)

ID question

I was hoping you (or someone you know) could help us identify the correct species of bubble coral surrounding the feather duster in the taxobox image at Sabellastarte spectabilis. The discussion is on my User talk:Atsme#Coral question. Thanks in advance... ^Atsme _Talk 📧 21:20, 12 June 2019 (UTC)

@Atsme: Sorry, I don't know at all. On one occasion when I thought a starfish was misidentified in an image, I asked the starfish expert Christopher Mah through his website and he graciously replied and identified it correctly. You could do likewise with a Pacific coral expert. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 04:55, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

Thanks, Cw. ^Atsme _Talk 📧 09:41, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Hevsel Gardens

On 13 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hevsel Gardens, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Hevsel Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, have been compared to the Garden of Eden? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hevsel Gardens. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hevsel Gardens), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 13 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Liberia

On 14 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Liberia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the wildlife of Liberia, the rarest mammal may be the Liberian mongoose? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Liberia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Liberia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 14 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cycloseris cyclolites

On 15 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cycloseris cyclolites, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that if the disc coral Cycloseris cyclolites gets buried in sediment, it can "float" itself free? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cycloseris cyclolites. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cycloseris cyclolites), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Thanks for reviewing The Demons of Eden, Cwmhiraeth.

Winged Blades of Godric has gone over this page again and marked it as unpatrolled. Their note is:

This, in it's current state, fails WP:NBOOK by a mile or so. I have a feeling that this will be eventually merged to Lydia Cacho but need to do a detailed search for literary reviews.

Please contact Winged Blades of Godric for any further query. Thanks.

Message delivered via the Page Curation tool, on behalf of the reviewer.

∯WBG^converse 08:52, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

Also, Sally L. Wood ought have been marked as a stub. ∯WBG^converse 09:13, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

Same for Melynda Price; stub.

Also, what (in your view) is her claim to notability? Please mention the relevant point(s) of NACADEMIC. ∯WBG^converse 09:16, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

With a backlog of over 5000 articles, you might more usefully patrol new articles yourself rather than spend your time checking mine and complaining here about my inadequacies. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:28, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

That's a poor response and you need to be held accountable for your patrols. I also believe that the above query is reasonably polite and rational, when contrasted with your response.

Furthermore, quality>>>quantity and that there are 5000 (or 50,000) articles in the queue does not entitle bad reviews.

FWIW, I am not checking your reviews and if you see, all the above 3 articles were created by the same user. And, I got involved only after reviewing 2 of her newly-created articles. ∯WBG^converse 09:33, 15 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Leptopentacta elongata

On 16 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leptopentacta elongata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the sea cucumber Leptopentacta elongata has a U-shaped or S-shaped body and occupies a burrow in the seabed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leptopentacta elongata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Leptopentacta elongata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 16 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Raet National Park

On 16 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Raet National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Raet is a moraine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Raet National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Raet National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 16 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Patella ferruginea

On 18 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Patella ferruginea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Al Hoceima National Park is one of the few locations where the giant ribbed Mediterranean limpet (pictured) survives? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Patella ferruginea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Patella ferruginea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 18 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Al Hoceima National Park

On 18 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Al Hoceima National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Al Hoceima National Park is one of the few locations where the giant ribbed Mediterranean limpet (pictured) survives? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Al Hoceima National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 18 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Themiste pyroides

On 19 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Themiste pyroides, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the marine worm Themiste pyroides is unusual in that it forms swarms when breeding? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Themiste pyroides. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Themiste pyroides), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 19 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Asplenium fontanum

Hello! Your submission of Asplenium fontanum at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! – Teratix ₵ 10:31, 19 June 2019 (UTC)

Discussion at Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Pulled

 You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Pulled. ∯WBG^converse 15:08, 20 June 2019 (UTC)

To quote from WP:CIR:- The ability to understand their own abilities and competencies, and avoid editing in areas where their lack of skill and/or knowledge causes them to create significant errors for others to clean up. ∯WBG^converse 15:10, 20 June 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the heads up. I have that page on my watchlist, so I would have seen the discussion. While talking of competence, look at this mess for an example of incompetence. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:21, 21 June 2019 (UTC)

Much better than sending rubbish to the main page and then, maintaining silence, when people are calling you out. ∯WBG^converse 09:53, 22 June 2019 (UTC)

Not so. Leaving a page in a mess like that was very bad. Your recent edit to the article Rook (bird) seem to indicate that you are trolling me. I have no particular quarrel with you, so please leave me alone. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:03, 22 June 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Rook (bird)

The article Rook (bird) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Rook (bird) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of J Milburn -- J Milburn (talk) 20:42, 20 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Greece

On 24 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Greece, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the varied wildlife of Greece are more than 5,000 species of vascular plant and about 450 species of bird? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Greece. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Greece), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 24 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Erythrina berteroana

On 25 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Erythrina berteroana, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that pieces of the small tree Erythrina berteroana are used to make living fence posts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Erythrina berteroana. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Erythrina berteroana), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 25 June 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Golem (Casken opera)

Cwmhiraeth, I wasn't sure whether you'd seen that Gerda Arendt recently replied to your most recent review here. I hope that the issues you had have all been addressed now. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 19:38, 26 June 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/IM 67118

Cwmhiraeth, in your review response here you use the words "good to go", but there's no icon to indicate that the nomination as a whole has been approved. Can you please stop by to see whether this should have an icon, and if so, add it? Many thanks, and thanks for ticking that nomination I mentioned here earlier today. BlueMoonset (talk) 21:04, 26 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Brachystegia eurycoma

On 27 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brachystegia eurycoma, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ripe seed pods of Brachystegia eurycoma burst explosively and throw out the large disc-shaped seeds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brachystegia eurycoma. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Brachystegia eurycoma), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 27 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Halocynthia igaboja

On 28 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Halocynthia igaboja, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the sea hedgehog is a cannibal? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Halocynthia igaboja. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Halocynthia igaboja), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 28 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Senegal

On 30 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Senegal, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Senegal includes a critically-endangered subspecies of the giant eland and the common Senegal one-striped grass mouse? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Senegal. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Senegal), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 30 June 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Senegal one-striped grass mouse

On 30 June 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Senegal one-striped grass mouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Senegal includes a critically-endangered subspecies of the giant eland and the common Senegal one-striped grass mouse? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Senegal one-striped grass mouse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 30 June 2019 (UTC)

New Page Review newsletter July-August 2019

Hello Cwmhiraeth,

WMF at work on NPP Improvements

More new features are being added to the feed, including the important red alert for previously deleted pages. This will only work if it is selected in your filters. Best is to 'select all'. Do take a moment to check out all the new features if you have not already done so. If anything is not working as it should, please let us know at NPR. There is now also a live queue of AfC submissions in the New Pages Feed. Feel free to review AfCs, but bear in mind that NPP is an official process and policy and is more important.

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WikiCup 2019 July newsletter

The third round of the 2019 WikiCup has now come to an end. The 16 users who made it to the fourth round needed to score at least 68 points, which is substantially lower than last year's 227 points. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

• Cas Liber, our winner in 2016, with 500 points derived mainly from a featured article and two GAs on natural history topics
• Adam Cuerden, with 480 points, a tally built on 16 featured pictures, the result of meticulous restoration work
• SounderBruce, a finalist in the last two years, with 306 points from a variety of submissions, mostly related to sport or the State of Washington
• Usernameunique, with 305 points derived from a featured article and two GAs on archaeology and related topics

Contestants managed 4 (5) featured articles, 4 featured lists, 18 featured pictures, 29 good articles, 50 DYK entries, 9 ITN entries, and 39 good article reviews. As we enter the fourth round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them, and it is imperative to claim them in the correct round; one FA claim had to be rejected because it was incorrectly submitted (claimed in Round 3 when it qualified for Round 2), so be warned! When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Godot13 (talk), Sturmvogel 66 (talk), Vanamonde (talk) and Cwmhiraeth (talk). MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 20:12, 2 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cycloseris distorta

On 3 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cycloseris distorta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the free-living, solitary coral Cycloseris distorta (pictured) can subdivide its stony skeleton and form two new individuals? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cycloseris distorta. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cycloseris distorta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

Help with understanding an article review

Good afternoon, prynhawn dda. I would like to ask for your help please. This morning I received a notice to say that an article I prepared recently, Kinderling Kids Radio, had been reviewed by you.

I have tried to find what the review does, where it is, what it means, etc. and have been unsuccessful in doing so. Could you please let me know what you did and where it is, if it is something I am allowed to view. Many thanks. Dane|Geld 11:23, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

I was reviewing the article as part of "New page patrolling" as explained here. All new pages are inspected as soon as possible to ensure they conform to Wikipedia policies and are suitable for inclusion in the encyclopedia. The review only really consists of a brief inspection as illustrated by the basic flowchart on top right of that page. Da boch chi. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:35, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

Pardon?

Re: this, the round ended on June 28 and I logged those entries on June 28. I don't care that much, but I don't follow how it was "too late". – Muboshgu (talk) 17:39, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

@Muboshgu: With DYKs and other content, you have 14 days to submit your claim according to the rules. Two of your DYKs and your GA were submitted outside the 14 day period. Kate Gallego for example appeared on the main page on 29 May, and you submitted it for the WikiCup on 28 June. Similarly Unwritten rules of baseball appeared on 16 May, and Edgar Martínez became a GA on June 1st, and both were submitted on June 28th. If they had been a day or two late I might have been more relaxed about them, but if I had allowed your three late submissions to stand, you would have gone through to Round 4 and someone else would have been excluded, and that did not seem fair. Sorry about that, in such cases it is not possible to make decisions that please everyone. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:06, 3 July 2019 (UTC)

I was not aware of that rule. No matter. I probably wouldn't have made it past the new round anyway. – Muboshgu (talk) 00:03, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

June 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

June 2019—Issue 003

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Masked booby by Casliber and Aa77zz, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Rook (bird) by Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by J Milburn Vernonopterus by Ichthyovenator, reviewed by Super Dromaeosaurus Campylocephalus by Ichthyovenator, reviewed by Super Dromaeosaurus Unionopterus by Super Dromaeosaurus, reviewed by Ashorocetus Big Cat, Little Cat by Barkeep49, reviewed by J Milburn Félicette by Kees08, reviewed by Nova Crystallis

Newly nominated content

Masked booby by Casliber Adelophthalmidae Plains zebra by LittleJerry Letter-winged kite by Casliber

Relative WikiWork

Project name	Relative WikiWork
Cats	4.79
Fisheries and fishing	4.9
Dogs	4.91
Viruses	4.91
ToL	4.94
Cetaceans	4.97
Primates	4.98
Sharks	5.04
All wikiprojects average	5.05
Dinosaurs	5.12
Equine	5.15
Bats	5.25
Mammals	5.32
Aquarium fishes	5.35
Hypericaceae	5.38
Turtles	5.4
Birds	5.46
Australian biota	5.5
Marine life	5.54
Animals	5.56
Paleontology	5.57
Rodents	5.58
Amphibians and Reptiles	5.64
Fungi	5.65
Bivalves	5.66
Plants	5.67
Algae	5.68
Arthropods	5.69
Hymenoptera	5.72
Microbiology	5.72
Cephalopods	5.74
Fishes	5.76
Ants	5.79
Gastropods	5.8
Spiders	5.86
Insects	5.9
Beetles	5.98
Lepidoptera	5.98

Spineless editors overwhelmed by stubs

Within the Tree of Life and its many subprojects, there is an abundance of stubs. Welcome to Wikipedia, what's new, right? However, based on all wikiprojects listed (just over two thousand), the Tree of Life project is worse off in average article quality than most. Based on the concept of relative WikiWork (the average number of "steps" needed to have a project consisting of all featured articles (FAs), where stub status → FA consists of six steps), only seven projects within the ToL have an average rating of "start class" or better. Many projects, particularly those involving invertebrates, hover at an average article quality slightly better than a stub. With relative WikiWorks of 5.98 each, WikiProject Lepidoptera and WikiProject Beetles have the highest relative WikiWork of any project. Given that invertebrates are incredibly speciose, it may not surprise you that many articles about them are lower quality. WikiProject Beetles, for example, has over 20 times more articles than WikiProject Cats. Wikipedia will always be incomplete, so we should take our relatively low WikiWork as motivation to write more articles that are also better in quality.

Editor Spotlight: Showing love to misfit taxa

We're joined for this month's Editor Spotlight by NessieVL, a long-time contributor who lists themselves as a member of WikiProject Fungus, WikiProject Algae, and WikiProject Cephalopods.

1) Enwebb: How did you come to edit articles about organisms and taxonomic groups?

• Nessie: The main force, then and now, driving me to create or edit articles is thinking "Why isn't there an article on that on Wikipedia?" Either I'll read about some rarely-sighted creature in the deep sea or find something new on iNaturalist and want to learn more. First stop (surprise!) is Wikipedia, and many times there is just a stub or no page at all. Sometimes I just add the source that got me to the article, not sometimes I go deep and try to get everything from the library or online journals and put it all in an article. The nice thing about taxa is the strong precedent that all accepted extant taxa are notable, so one does not need to really worry about doing a ton of research and having the page get removed. I was super worried about this as a new editor: I still really dislike conflict so if I can avoid it I do. Anyway, the most important part is stitching an article in to the rest of Wikipedia: Linking all the jargon, taxonomers, pollinators, etc., adding categories, and putting in the correct WikiProjects. Recently I have been doing more of the stitching-in stuff with extant articles. The last deep-dive article I made was Karuka at the end of last year, which is a bit of a break for me. I guess it's easier to do all the other stuff on my tablet while watching TV.

2) Enwebb: Many editors in the ToL are highly specialized on a group of taxa. A look at your recently created articles includes much diversity, though, with viruses, bacteria, algae, and cnidarians all represented—are there any commonalities for the articles you work on? Would you say you're particularly interested in certain groups?

• Nessie: I was a nerd from a time when that would get you beat up, so I like odd things and underdogs. I also avoid butting heads, so not only do I find siphonophores and seaweeds fascinating I don't have to worry about stepping on anyone's toes. I go down rabbitholes where I start writing an article like Mastocarpus papillatus because I found some growing on some rocks, then in my research I see it is parasitized by Pythium porphyrae, which has no article, and how can that be for an oomycete that oddly lives in the ocean and also attacks my tasty nori. So then I wrote that article and that got me blowing off the dust on other Oomycota articles, encouraged by the pull of propagating automatic taxoboxes. Once you've done the taxonomy template for the genus, well then you might as well do all the species now that the template is taken care of for them too. and so on until I get sucked in somewhere else. I think it's good to advocate for some of these 'oddball' taxa as it makes it easier for editors to expand their range from say plants to the pathogenic microorganisms of their favorite plant.

My favorite clades though, It's hard to pick for a dilettante like me. I like working on virus taxonomy, but I can't think of a specific virus species that I am awed by. Maybe Tulip breaking virus for teaching us economics or Variola virus for having so many smallpox deities, one of which was popularly sung about by Desi Arnaz and then inspired the name of a cartoon character who was then misremembered and then turned into a nickname for Howard Stern's producer Gary Dell'Abate. Sorry, really had to share that chain, but for a species that's not a staple food it probably has the most deities. But anyway, for having the most species that wow me, I love a good fungus or algae, but that often is led by my stomach. Also why I seem to research so many plant articles. You can't eat siphonophores, at least I don't, but they are fascinating with their federalist colonies of zooids. Bats are all amazing, but the task force seems to have done so much I feel the oomycetes and slime moulds need more love. Same thing with dinosaurs (I'm team Therizinosaurus though). But honestly, every species has that one moment in the research where you just go, wow, that's so interesting. For instance, I loved discovering that the picture-winged fly (Delphinia picta) has a mating dance that involves blowing bubbles. Now I keep expecting them to show me when they land on my arm, but no such luck yet.

3) Enwebb: I noticed that many of your recent edits utilize the script Rater, which aids in quickly reassessing the quality and importance of an article. Why is it important to update talk page assessments of articles? I also noticed that the quality rating you assign often aligns with ORES, a script that uses machine-learning to predict article quality. Coincidence?

• Nessie: I initially started focusing on WikiProject talk page templates because they seem to be the key to data collecting and maintenance for articles, much more so than categories. This is where you note of an article needs an image, or audio, or a range map. It's how the cleanup listing bot sorts articles, and how Plantdrew does his automated taxobox usage stats. The latter inspired me to look for articles on organisms that are not assigned to any ToL WikiProjects which initially was in the thousands. I got it down to zero with just copypasta so you can imagine I was excited when I saw the rater tool. Back then I rated everything stub/low because it was faster: I couldn't check every article for the items on the B-class checklists. Plus each project has their own nuances to rating scales and I thought the editors in the individual projects would take it from there. I also thought all species were important, so how can I choose a favorite? Now it is much easier with the rater tool and the apparent consensus with Abductive's method of rating by the pageviews (0-9 views/day is low, 10-99 is med, 100-999 is high...). For the quality I generally go by the ORES rating, you caught me. It sometimes is thrown off by a long list of species or something, but it's generally good for stub to C: above that needs formal investigation and procedures I am still learning about. It seems that in the ToL projects we don't focus so much on getting articles to GA/FA so it's been harder to pick up. It was a little culture shock when I went on the Discord server and it seemed everyone was obsessed with getting articles up in quality. I think ToL is focusing on all the missing taxa and (re)organizing it all, which when you already have articles on every anime series or whatever you can focus on bulking the articles up more. In any event, on my growing to-do list is trying to get an article up to FA or GA and learn the process that way so I can better do the quality ratings and not just kick the can down the road.

4) Enwebb: What, if anything, can ToL and its subprojects do to better support collaboration and coordination among editors? How can we improve?

• Nessie: I mentioned earlier that the projects are the main way maintenance is done. And it is good that we have a bunch of subprojects that let those tasks get broken up into manageable pieces. Frankly I'm amazed anything gets done with WikiProject Plants with how huge its scope is. Yet this not only parcels out the work but the discussion as well. A few editors like Peter coxhead and Plantdrew keep an eye on many of the subprojects and spread the word, but it's still easy for newer editors to get a little lost. There should be balance between the lumping and splitting. The newsletter helps by crossing over all the WikiProjects, and if the discord channel picked up that would help too. Possibly the big Enwiki talk page changes will help as well.

5) Enwebb: What would surprise the ToL community to learn about your life off-Wikipedia?

• Nessie: I'm not sure anything would be surprising. I focus on nature offline too, foraging for mushrooms or wild plants and trying to avoid ticks and mosquitos. I have started going magnet fishing lately, more to help clean up the environment than in the hopes of finding anything valuable. But it would be fun to find a weapon and help solve a cold case or something.

June DYKs

June DYKs

• ... that the deep-sea coral species Gersemia juliepackardae was named for Julie Packard, executive director of Monterey Bay Aquarium, for her work as an ocean conservationist? (1 June)
• ... that despite a genus name referring to its dull leaves, Astilbe chinensis was celebrated as the most important new hardy perennial by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1902? (2 June)
• ... that the pea crab Tunicotheres moseri lives inside the water-filled chamber of a sea squirt? (4 June)
• ... that the primrose family and the evening primrose family are not closely related? (5 June)
• ... that Calma glaucoides has such a rich diet of eggs that it does not need an anus? (6 June)
• ... that the pea crab Calyptraeotheres garthi effectively castrates its slipper limpet host, but breeding resumes if the crab is removed? (11 June)
• ... that if the disc coral Cycloseris cyclolites gets buried in sediment, it can "float" itself free? (16 June)
• ... that the sea cucumber Leptopentacta elongata has a U-shaped or S-shaped body and occupies a burrow in the seabed? (17 June)
• ... that Al Hoceima National Park is one of the few locations where the ribbed Mediterranean limpet survives? (18 June)
• ... that the marine worm Themiste pyroides is unusual in that it forms swarms when breeding? (20 June)
• ... that cut branches of the small tree Erythrina berteroana are used to make living fence posts? (26 June)
• ... that the ripe seed pods of Brachystegia eurycoma burst explosively and throw out the large disc-shaped seeds? (28 June)
• ... that Swedish entomologist Carl H. Lindroth suggested that more than 40 species of North American ground beetle were inadvertently transported from Europe in ship's ballast? (29 June)
• ... that the sea hedgehog is a cannibal? (29 June)

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Nottinghamshire sex abuse allegations

Thanks for tagging Nottinghamshire sex abuse allegations. I have added a navbox so I think this will create plenty of links to the article. Mock wurzel soup (talk) 13:52, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Nigeria

On 5 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Nigeria, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Nigeria includes 940 species of bird and all eight known species of West African mangrove? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Nigeria. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Nigeria), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 5 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Kainji National Park

On 7 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kainji National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the wetland animals in Kainji National Park are two species of crocodile, four of turtle, the African manatee, the hippopotamus, and the clawless otter? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kainji National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kainji National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 7 July 2019 (UTC)

WWII black-and-white people images

Hi, we seem to have a glut of WWII black-and-white people images on the approved page. Right now one is scheduled to run every 3-4 days. Meanwhile, we have a lot more and colorful people images to run. I'm going to move the XIX Army Corps hook in Prep 5 further along when more prep sets open up, and would appreciate your promoting something other than WWII black-and-white people images for a while. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 21:11, 7 July 2019 (UTC)

By the way, I object to your removing the tallest building in Africa from the image slot. I had asked David Levy if he could straighten the image up and trim it a bit, and I suggest we move it to a later image slot when one becomes available. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:15, 8 July 2019 (UTC)

If he could straighten it, that's fine. I moved it because the crooked image looks very odd, almost like a child's building set. Yoninah (talk) 09:31, 8 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Mount Oku rat

On 10 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mount Oku rat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although living on the same mountain, the Mount Oku rat is endangered by habitat destruction, while the Mittendorf's striped grass mouse is not? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mount Oku rat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Mount Oku rat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 10 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Mittendorf's striped grass mouse

On 10 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mittendorf's striped grass mouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although living on the same mountain, the Mount Oku rat is endangered by habitat destruction, while the Mittendorf's striped grass mouse is not? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Mittendorf's striped grass mouse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 10 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Flyway

On 11 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Flyway, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that flyways used by migrating wetland birds have traditional staging points where they can rebuild their energy reserves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flyway. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Flyway), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 11 July 2019 (UTC)

Tiny the Wonder

Thanks, but I really think we are missing a trick if we don't use the cropped image in the nom for Tiny. It's graphically strong and much more interesting than the White House lawn which is, well, a lawn, for a building that everyone is familiar with. Can we swop or find another set for Tiny? Philafrenzy (talk) 07:23, 11 July 2019 (UTC)

@Philafrenzy: I was anticipating you might ask that, and in fact Yoninah has already swapped it with the White House lawn hook. I thought the "Tiny" image was difficult to understand at thumbnail size and resembled an earthenware vase with decorations on the side against a dark background! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:32, 11 July 2019 (UTC)

Draft:Government College Bida

For the record, any process errors that have occurred here are entirely mine, despite my two edit summaries 1, 2. I did not examine the original page move carefully when I originally moved the page out of mainspace. Retro (talk | contribs) 14:46, 14 July 2019 (UTC)

@Retro: Well, I was confused too, first I tried to improve "Government college Bida", but when I tried to move it to the correctly capitalised name, I found that there was already an article Government College Bida, that had been created today. Next I checked the new article for copyvios, which incidentally Earwig did not identify, and found that the whole thing was copied from the three different sources it quoted. I could have nominated it for speedy deletion but think that the school is notable, so now the article is a two sentence stub waiting for revdel. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:29, 14 July 2019 (UTC)

By "Earwig", I assume you mean the copyvio tool?

I appreciate you outlining your thought process. I'm always interested in hearing how experienced editors like yourself approach various matters, since you have probably developed efficient workflows and there seems to be an area of discretion that is not covered by policies and guidelines (though I do not necessarily think such matters should be the domain of P&G, per WP:CREEP). Retro (talk | contribs) 18:02, 14 July 2019 (UTC)

I had watchlisted the page when I draftified a previous version a few weeks ago. I have warned the creator about copyvios, but he hasn't taken much notice and has since created another page riddled with copyvios Federal Government Girls College Bida. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:14, 14 July 2019 (UTC).

DYK for Omo Forest Reserve

On 15 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Omo Forest Reserve, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Strombosia pustulata is one of over two hundred species of tree growing in the Omo Forest Reserve? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Omo Forest Reserve. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Omo Forest Reserve), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 15 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Strombosia pustulata

On 15 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Strombosia pustulata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Strombosia pustulata is one of over two hundred species of tree growing in the Omo Forest Reserve? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Strombosia pustulata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 15 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Murtaja Qureiris

Hi. It's a long time that I have suggested my DYK. On 20 June 2019 my hook approved as your comment, but has never published yet. Why didn't my hook publish in queue( the main page)?Forest90 (talk) 08:08, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

@Forest90: Basically because there is a backlog of approved nominations that currently stands at 175. Hook sets contain 8 hooks so 80 appear on the main page every 10 days. Your hook will probably appear by the end of July. You can see your nomination on the approved page, waiting its turn. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:52, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

Ok, I'll wait, Thanks.Forest90 (talk) 09:21, 16 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Anopheles funestus

On 17 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anopheles funestus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in South Africa, the mosquito Anopheles funestus used to breed in fast-moving streams but now prefers swamps? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anopheles funestus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Anopheles funestus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 17 July 2019 (UTC)

Page indicated

Please, You can tell me which, It´s the page to report an evasion of a blocked user. He vandalized a article. Thank you --Historiadormundo (talk) 14:40, 17 July 2019 (UTC)

You probably mean this page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:07, 17 July 2019 (UTC)

Prep 5

Hi, are you able to fill in the 3 missing hooks in Prep 5 for the July 21 special occasion run date? I've noted their positioning in a hidden note on the template. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 18:59, 18 July 2019 (UTC)

Thanks so much! Yoninah (talk) 13:13, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Îles Ehotilés National Park

Hello! Your submission of Îles Ehotilés National Park at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! SL93 (talk) 00:29, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Teamwork Barnstar
	💯💯💯💯 LonerXL (talk) 16:40, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

Thanks, LonerXL. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:29, 19 July 2019 (UTC)

Another review

Hello Cwmhiraeth. Not long ago you passed my DYK nomination, but a little later another reviewer found a few close para-phrasing issues, which I believe have since been resolved. When I was finished, the reviewer called for another opinion. Could you give the nomination a final review to see if it's up to speed? -- Gwillhickers (talk) 20:45, 21 July 2019 (UTC)

@Gwillhickers: Close paraphrasing is difficult to detect and often not easy to avoid if you are looking to give the same meaning as the source and it uses technical terms and scholarly language. Ultimately I suppose the test is whether the author of the source article would feel affronted by the Wikipedia article. A casual glance by me at the article and the source would be inconclusive. I originally checked it with Earwig's copyvio tool and only found quotations, which were acceptable, and the same is true now, but I hesitate to remove a copyvio tag put on by someone else. I would like Nikkimaria to remove the tag if they think it is no longer necessary, and then we could move forward with the DYK. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:32, 22 July 2019 (UTC)

@Nikkimaria: and myself have gone through the article several times and, speaking for myself, I believe there are no other close or identical phrases greater than a few words, aside from quotes, names, titles and common grammatical phrases. I am not sure why, after all the scrutiny, Nikkimaria felt another review is necessary, but it would seem she(?) is leaving matters in an other reviewer's hands at this point. In any case, she has removed the tag. As you can see, I've pinged her at the beginning of this message to get her feed back on matters at this point. -- Gwillhickers (talk) 21:28, 22 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Phytobia betulae

On 22 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phytobia betulae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the fly Phytobia betulae is just 5 mm (0.2 in) long but the tunnel made by its larva inside a birch tree may reach 17 m (56 ft)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phytobia betulae. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Phytobia betulae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 22 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Lophira lanceolata

Hello! Your submission of Lophira lanceolata at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 03:14, 22 July 2019 (UTC)

Prep 1

Hi, would you mind promoting Template:Did you know nominations/Wilhelmine Lübke to the image slot in Prep 1? I've reserved the slot. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:53, 22 July 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 10:59, 23 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Rook (bird)

On 23 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rook (bird), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that rooks are intelligent birds and can rival or even beat chimpanzees in puzzle solving tests? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rook (bird). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rook (bird)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 23 July 2019 (UTC)

FA turtle

Hi. I was thinking of a FAC project for turtle. Would you be interested? LittleJerry (talk) 23:06, 23 July 2019 (UTC)

No, not really. Improving an article for FA takes up so much time that I would rather be spending working on other articles. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 04:50, 24 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Îles Ehotilés National Park

On 24 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Îles Ehotilés National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a colony of fruit bats in Îles Ehotilés National Park in Ivory Coast is considered by the local people to be a sign of the presence of their ancestors? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Îles Ehotilés National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Îles Ehotilés National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 24 July 2019 (UTC)

Government College Bida

Government College Bida, was redirected to Bida, and Bida is just a city town in Niger State, while Government College Bida, is a Secondary School, am not happy with that,

DYK for Gerres nigri

On 26 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gerres nigri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Guinean striped mojarra is one of the fish caught in the less polluted part of the Ébrié Lagoon (pictured)? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Gerres nigri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ébrié Lagoon

On 26 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ébrié Lagoon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Guinean striped mojarra is one of the fish caught in the less polluted part of the Ébrié Lagoon (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ébrié Lagoon. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ébrié Lagoon), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:01, 26 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Stony coral tissue loss disease

On 27 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Stony coral tissue loss disease, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a new disease which is deadly to corals is spreading from the Florida Keys to other parts of the Caribbean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stony coral tissue loss disease. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Stony coral tissue loss disease), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 27 July 2019 (UTC)

Deletion of Tim Tech Consults

I humbly ask you to help to solve the issues that may lead to the deletion of the above mentioned page. I have recently faced a problem of deleting the pages I create. This will water down my efforts as an editor. Please give me your assistance. Agaba Perez (talk) 13:31, 27 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Phyllariopsis brevipes

On 28 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phyllariopsis brevipes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Phyllariopsis brevipes is a deep-water constituent of the kelp forests in the Mediterranean Sea? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phyllariopsis brevipes. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Phyllariopsis brevipes), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 28 July 2019 (UTC)

European hare scheduled for TFA

This is to let you know that European hare has been scheduled as WP:TFA for 11 August 2019. Please check that the article needs no amendments. If you're interested in editing the main page text, you're welcome to do so at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/August 11, 2019. Thanks! Ealdgyth - Talk 15:06, 28 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Yellow-footed honeyguide

On 29 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yellow-footed honeyguide, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the yellow-footed honeyguide probably includes beeswax in its diet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yellow-footed honeyguide. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Yellow-footed honeyguide), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 29 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wildlife of Uganda

Hello! Your submission of Wildlife of Uganda at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! –MJL ‐Talk‐^☖ 04:12, 30 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Petrocoptis pseudoviscosa

On 31 July 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Petrocoptis pseudoviscosa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that falguera, a plant known from only one valley in Spain, is threatened by rock climbers and by road maintenance? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Petrocoptis pseudoviscosa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Petrocoptis pseudoviscosa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 31 July 2019 (UTC)

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Fly, image removed

Hi, You removed this from the 'Fly' article... https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fly&oldid=908737942#/media/File:Housefly_(Musca_domestica).jpg You said, 'Image was not a housefly (Musca domestica)'. What type of fly is it do you think it is, a flesh fly?

@H.A.W.C 101: Well, according to the article, there are estimated to be a million species of fly, so I don't know. It looks like a species of rather large fly that I recognise here in the UK, but I do not know its identity. The present image in the article Fly was chosen with care, and its caption explains various features of flies. Your photograph was good, but the insect was rather small. If you can identify it, perhaps you could add it to the appropriate page. As for the change you made in the speciesbox of Housefly, that position is generally kept for the IUCN assessment, but you could add your information with its reference later in the article in an appropriate position. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:35, 31 July 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lake Kossou

On 1 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lake Kossou, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that many residents who were relocated prior to the filling of Lake Kossou were able to return to their land when the reservoir failed to reach full capacity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lake Kossou. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lake Kossou), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
	For tireless contribution in an often thankless job; I appreciate your work! valereee (talk) 13:10, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

Thanks Valereee, you are doing a great job by checking each prep set so thoroughly before moving it to the queue. Most impressive! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:20, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

Most anal retentive would be the correct description, I think, but thanks for the kind words! :D --valereee (talk) 13:35, 1 August 2019 (UTC)

Tree of Life Newsletter

July 2019—Issue 004

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

List of felids by PresN Masked booby by Casliber Letter-winged kite by Casliber, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Plains zebra by LittleJerry, reviewed by starsandwhales Ornithogalum umbellatum by Michael Goodyear, reviewed by Jens Lallensack

Newly nominated content

Letter-winged kite by Casliber Megabat by Enwebb Onychopterella by Super Dromaeosaurus Dvulikiaspis by Super Dromaeosaurus Kosmoceratops by FunkMonk Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee by Hunter Kahn Giant golden-crowned flying fox by Enwebb Myxomatosis by Rabbit Vet

Two Tree of Life editors in WikiCup round of 16

The WikiCup, an annual editing competition, is now in its fourth round. Casliber, consistent participant since 2010 and winner in 2016, is currently dominating Group A with 601 points. Largely responsible is the successful Featured Article nomination of Masked booby. The other remaining Tree of Life participant, Enwebb, is participating in her first ever WikiCup. In this round, she has a grand total of...5 points. But with the recent Featured Article nomination of Megabat, she stands to gain 600 points if successful. As it stands, though, it appears that at least one ToL editor is headed to the fifth and final round of 8 contestants, which begins September 1.

Thus far, all participants in the WikiCup have generated 17 Featured Articles, 116 Good Articles, 16 Featured Lists, and 57 Featured Pictures. The Good Article Nominations backlog has been reduced as well, with 286 Good Article Reviews.

Editor spotlight: Photographing the tree of life

For this month's editor spotlight we're joined by Charlesjsharp, a longtime contributor to Wikimedia Commons with a plethora of featured pictures on English Wikipedia.

1) Starsandwhales: How long have you been editing Wikipedia, and how did you get interested? How did you begin your journey of photographing wildlife?

• Charlesjsharp: I uploaded my first pictures to Wikipedia twelve years ago for fun, to show my kids how it works. The pictures of my daughter (static trapeze), my son (Revell), my dog (Border Terrier) and my parents’ home (Tealing) are all still in the articles! I then started to upload wildlife images.

I’d got my first camera aged eight and went on my first safari in the Kruger Park, South Africa in 1970. I was hooked. I switched to digital in 2004, but didn’t buy any high-end lenses till 2014. Such a shame that hundreds of great photos I took before then look so dreadful by today’s quality standards. My 100-400mm lens transformed mammal and bird photography opportunities and when I got my 100mm macro lens in 2016, the whole new world of insects was open for business.

Pied kingfisher eating a chick, photographed by Charlesjsharp

2) S&W: Over the years, you've taken photos of many different organisms from birds to insects to big cats; you have an extensive list of favorite images. Which animals have been the most exciting for you to photograph?

• Charlesjsharp: The trophy animals the hunters used to shoot are the ones I like to shoot too: it was lion, elephant and baboon in 1970. More recently, hunting for tiger by jeep in Kanha National Park in India was exciting and so was searching for jaguar by boat in the rivers of the Pantanal in Brazil. Our encounters with the mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda was amazing, but the actual photography was no challenge.

But photographing animal behaviour is the most exciting and challenging. There’s usually movement and it all happens so fast, like when a bird captures its prey. Every now and then you snap something really unusual – like the cannibal kingfisher

3) S&W: Many articles under ToL have requests for people to add images that can go unanswered. What can the community do to improve the coverage of different organisms on Wikipedia, especially when it comes to images?

• Charlesjsharp: It’s a very time consuming process because the Wikipedia code is cumbersome (*see below). It take an age to upload to Commons: to describe, categorize, geocode. Many of the categories don’t exist so have to be created. If the image is of a subspecies, then all the images have to be checked before you can nominate an image for VI. It’s also takes ages to nominate images for VI and QI on Commons. May be some users use sophisticated tools to lighten the load, but I don’t know if they exist. In other words, Wikipedia is OK, but Commons is a nightmare. Hundreds of really poor quality photos clog up the system and some users are too lazy to filter and edit their nominations.
  

Recently, some thoughtless editor added a ‘caption’ box to Commons. A waste of time. The image title should act as the caption.

I applied for a grant to attend Wikimania, but was unsuccessful. Not much can happen without some funding to kickstart and then drive improvements forward.
Here was my response to the question: "How can we increase the quality and diversity of images being uploaded and, in particular, improve the Featured Picture, Quality Image and Valued Image projects?"

Panther chameleon male, photographed by Charlesjsharp

1. Work together on pre-defined projects to develop a team spirit that will help us develop a set of shared values

2. Through brainstorming, Identify what we need to do to improve the quality and diversity of images being uploaded and, in particular, identify what we need to do to improve the credibility of the Featured Picture, Quality Image and Valued Image projects

3. By sharing our photographic skills, find ways to share skills with the community. Knowledge transfer is time-consuming and we need to set limited objectives and realistic time frames. This will require compromise as individuals have to listen and find ways to agree. This is going to be much easier through face-to-face meetings

3. Identify what we need to do to improve the quality and diversity of images being uploaded (diversity of contributor and diversity in subject) and, in particular, identify what we need to do to improve the credibility of the Featured Picture, Quality Image and Valued Image projects

4. Spend more time talking about values and knowledge transfer than sharing photography tips amongst delegates, then getting all delegates to agree to DO SOMETHING WHEN THEY GET HOME to take things forward.

4) S&W: What advice would you give to people new to photographing wildlife?

• Charlesjsharp: An impossible question unless you know what someone’s objective is. So you’re on your first safari? Borrow or rent a decent camera and a quality 300mm lens. Then read a few of the dozens of free advice pages on the internet. Then when you’re out and about, take the lens cap off and set the camera to fully automatic sports mode. Be ready. If you’ve time, get in the right place (sunlight/background). Watch the animal’s behaviour. Point and shoot. Glance at the screen. If OK, repeat. Only then start playing with the settings to optimise shutter speed, F number and ISO.
  

5) S&W: What would the Tree of Life community be surprised to learn about your life off-wiki?

• Charlesjsharp: I used to be a high-end stamp collector (early USA). My photography is a sort of collecting. And I’m a keen bridge player.

* An example of cumbersome code: getting the layout of my responses to your questions. So dated, and no online spellchecker.

July DYKs

• ... that the wildlife of Senegal includes a critically endangered subspecies of the giant eland and the common Senegal one-striped grass mouse? (July 1)

Cycloseris distorta

Tiny the Wonder, killing rats
at the Blue Anchor Tavern

Episcia cupreata flower

• ... that the free-living, solitary coral Cycloseris distorta (pictured) can subdivide its stony skeleton and form two new individuals? (July 4)
• ... that the wildlife of Nigeria includes 940 species of bird and all eight known species of West African mangrove? (July 6)
• ... that Hypericum olympicum , an Award of Garden Merit winner, is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses? (July 10)
• ... that flyways used by migrating wetland birds have traditional staging points where they can rebuild their energy reserves? (July 12)
• ... that in two species of megabat, males have been observed to produce milk? (July 13)
• ... that the cave-nesting rockwarbler has also been called the "hanging dick" because of its nest? (July 15)
• ... that Strombosia pustulata is one of over two hundred species of tree growing in the Omo Forest Reserve? (July 16)
• ... that Tiny the Wonder (pictured) could kill 200 rats per hour in London's rat-baiting pits? (July 17)
• ... that the clingfish Diplecogaster bimaculata has been photographed cleaning a moray eel? (July 17)
• ... that in South Africa, the mosquito Anopheles funestus used to breed in fast-moving streams but now prefers swamps? (July 18)
• ... that while the leaf shape varies among hybrids of Episcia cupreata (pictured), the flowers always have the same form? (July 19)
• ... that Sommen charrs are a relict population that has survived because of Lake Sommen's great depth, and its cold and oxygen-rich waters? (July 20)
• ... that the extinction of the Bramble Cay melomys was described as the first for a mammal species due to anthropogenic climate change? (July 21)
• ... that Félicette, the first cat in space, was subjected to 9.5 g of acceleration and five minutes of weightlessness? (July 22)
• ... that the fly Phytobia betulae is just 5 mm (0.2 in) long but the tunnel made by its larva inside a birch tree may reach 17 m (56 ft)? (July 23)
• ... that rooks are intelligent birds and can rival or even beat chimpanzees in puzzle-solving tests? (July 24)
• ... that the Guinean striped mojarra is one of the fish caught in the less polluted part of the Ébrié Lagoon (July 27)
• ... that a new disease which is deadly to corals is spreading from the Florida Keys to other parts of the Caribbean? (July 28)
• ... that the yellow-footed honeyguide probably includes beeswax in its diet? (July 30)

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DYK for Dioscorea chouardii

On 2 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dioscorea chouardii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Dioscorea chouardii is known from a single crag in the Pyrenees and has been monitored using scaffolding and telescopes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dioscorea chouardii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dioscorea chouardii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 2 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Humbertia madagascariensis

On 3 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Humbertia madagascariensis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the tree Humbertia madagascariensis, whose durable timber is used in heavy construction, is a member of the morning glory family? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Humbertia madagascariensis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Humbertia madagascariensis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 3 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Zenker's fruit bat

Hello! Your submission of Zenker's fruit bat at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Drmies (talk) 16:17, 3 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dioryctria sylvestrella

On 4 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dioryctria sylvestrella, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the new pine knot-horn is a serious pest of maritime pine plantations? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dioryctria sylvestrella. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dioryctria sylvestrella), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

Hello!

Hello! Sorry for bothering.
I've noticed your name in the list of the WP:FAC mentors. Recently, I have released a new article about Indonesian home gardens and I hope that it would be satisfactory to the standards of a featured article. However, I'm afraid that I've made major errors that I haven't noticed yet. If you have any time to give any advice or constructive criticism, comments in its peer review page would be appreciated. Thank you in advance! Dhio-270599 17:21, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

@Dhio270599: I have had a brief look at the article, which is looking good but has some imperfections. I suggest you nominate it for GAN as a preliminary step before attempting FA. You could also ask the Guild of Copyeditors to run through it. You should also consider whether it is aligned with the Manual of Style WP:MOS. For example, the opening section is the lead and should summarise the rest of the text and not introduce any information that is not included and cited elsewhere. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:47, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the advice! Dhio-270599 18:15, 4 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Halimeda tuna

On 7 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Halimeda tuna, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that fronds of the seaweed Halimeda tuna each consist of a single cell? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Halimeda tuna. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Halimeda tuna), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 7 August 2019 (UTC)

Did you know nominations/Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali

Hi - left a comment for you at Template:Did you know nominations/Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali - one missing citation in the lead. Icewhiz (talk) 08:44, 9 August 2019 (UTC)

Breeds vs types

Hi, Cw - were you able to read and verify that the Alano Español is actually a recognized breed or is the information anecdotal? Are any of the cited sources considered RS? When I clicked on the cited source for the breed standard, well, see for yourself. I'd be interested in seeing some RS that establish the dog as a breed otherwise, we're talking about Big Foot. When I clicked on this link, it was a dog magazine that states the following, (which tells me it's a type of dog not a breed): (Google translated)

Since ancient times, there is evidence that there was no single type of Alano, but, depending on the function they performed, they were one way or another. The employees for the big game were lighter and longerilinear, and with the longest snouts, while those that were used for the handling of cattle were heavier and brevilíneos, with the snout snouts. It is important to note that both types coexisted in litters. However, their homogeneity in character, noble and docile with the people and animals with whom he lived, and of firmness and courage without equal in the grip of cows or wild boars, made them be considered a "race" clearly different from the rest .
In the year 1880, with the prohibition of the fate of "dogs to the bull", the squares stopped keeping the dogs destined for that purpose. In addition, the changes in the mode of hunting, leaving the practice of "hunting in the round", which gave way to the montería that are carried out today, in which it is not interested that the cattle fall caught by the dogs, but that they reach the positions where the montero is stationed, made the rehalas get rid of the Alanos they had. In addition, the disuse of extensive livestock in many areas of our geography and the selection of more docile cattle breeds, as well as the modernization of work in livestock and slaughterhouses with sleeves and sidings, made the work of the Alanos It was no longer so useful. Formerly, the dogs were kept by the work they did, and at the time when "stopped having work", the Alano backed down in number at a dizzying speed and was terminated, without actually verifying it, but the reality was different very different.

In the WP article itself, it states: "Despite of the sometimes used English name, the Alano is not a bulldog:" Hmmm. Then why is it listed as Spanish Bulldog in the Bulldog breeds? I'm attempting to clean-up some of the dog articles, although it has not been the most fun I've ever had on WP. I welcome friendly collaboration. I fixed the lede for Dog breed yesterday. Oh, and if you've a mind, please join our dog project, and weigh-in on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Dogs the discussion "Time to establish guidelines". ^Atsme _Talk 📧 18:09, 9 August 2019 (UTC)

Hello Atsme, I didn't go digging up references and trying to gauge their reliability, and in fact I would rather avoid articles on breeds because, well ummmm, because species are more interesting. I looked at the editing history of Alano Español and saw the cumulative work of fourteen years which you proposed to delete, for what advantage? I like the "Alano backed down in number at a dizzying speed and was terminated", by the way. What I am really saying is, I suppose, lets delete the startup companies trying for a free advert, and the BLPs of people who think they are more important than they are, but there is no need to delete an article that people have been working on for years about a type of dog that may or may not be a breed.

I have been doing some merging recently and have looked at the proposal to merge Anatolian Shepherd and Kangal Shepherd Dog, but decided that it would likely be difficult for the minimal benefit that would accrue, and everyone would probably be dissatisfied. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:53, 9 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Queen parrotfish

On 10 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Queen parrotfish, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the queen parrotfish feeds on the algae it scrapes from corals and other surfaces, resulting in bioerosion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen parrotfish. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Queen parrotfish), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 02:01, 10 August 2019 (UTC)

TFA

Thank you today for the European hare, "a well-known and widespread mammal native to western Eurasia. It is the quintessential Lepus species and is known for its active breeding behavior; the source of the term 'mad as a March hare'."! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:55, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

Warming stripes

Hey, Cwmhiraeth! Back home now and able to give a chunk of time today so I'm starting to review stuff in queue, and I saw this hook is currently in a non-image slot in Queue 1. As nom I'm involved, but I was wondering if you'd be okay with using this in a later image slot? I thought it was a hook that particularly needed its image since it's about data visualization. No big deal if you just don't want it in an image slot, but I thought I'd ask. I asked Yoninah, who slotted it into this prep as she was doing some shuffling, and she's okay with it, but then I saw you had originally promoted so wanted to ask you too. Template:Did you know nominations/Warming stripes --valereee (talk) 12:49, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

@Valereee: Welcome back! I have no objection. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:54, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

Thanks much! --valereee (talk) 13:01, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Togo

On 12 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Togo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Sahel bush sparrow, found in the Oti Valley Faunal Reserve, is one of 675 species of bird recorded in Togo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Togo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Togo), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 12 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Oti Valley Faunal Reserve

On 12 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Oti Valley Faunal Reserve, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Sahel bush sparrow, found in the Oti Valley Faunal Reserve, is one of 675 species of bird recorded in Togo? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Oti Valley Faunal Reserve), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 12 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sahel bush sparrow

On 12 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sahel bush sparrow, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Sahel bush sparrow, found in the Oti Valley Faunal Reserve, is one of 675 species of bird recorded in Togo? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sahel bush sparrow), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 12 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ethiopian white-footed mouse

On 13 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ethiopian white-footed mouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Ethiopian white-footed mouse and the Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat are two of the most abundant rodents in the montane forests of Ethiopia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ethiopian white-footed mouse. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ethiopian white-footed mouse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat

On 13 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Ethiopian white-footed mouse and the Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat are two of the most abundant rodents in the montane forests of Ethiopia? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

Ping?

Template:Did you know nominations/Meryem Bekmez - when you closed that, why did I get a ping? Where did the credit go? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:43, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

I have no idea. I just treated it in the normal way and did not knowingly ping you. Pinging you now to test! @Gerda Arendt: Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:48, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

This ping worked. I had no idea why the writer credit got lost, but perhaps it's transferred o the prep? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:18, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Teamwork Barnstar
	Thank you for your help with Witch-hunts in Nepal. It was featured at DYK yesterday and got almost 10,000 views! As the lead sentence was one of the things that always bothered me, your attention and improvement, especially there, was insanely awesome. Usedtobecool ✉ ✨ 18:20, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

@Usedtobecool: Thank you. And congratulations on your article and its page-view statistics, which are particularly impressive when you realise that because we are currently running two DYK sets a day, it was only on the main page for twelve hours! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:52, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

I am over the moon, really! I was wondering if it had been 24 hours already, that explains that. I might tell my non-wikipedian friends it was actually 20,000, in that case Usedtobecool ^✉ ✨ 19:18, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Sebkha el Melah

Hello! Your submission of Sebkha el Melah at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! RunningOnBrains^(talk) 21:28, 13 August 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Asplenium fontanum

Cwmhiraeth, this is waiting for a response from you to the reviewer's comments. Please return to your nomination at your earliest convenience. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 02:39, 14 August 2019 (UTC)

Egaku

@Cwmhiraeth: Thanks for reviewing my article.  :-) Hanbud (talk) 03:21, 14 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for African giant shrew

On 14 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article African giant shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the African giant shrew was first described from a mummified specimen found in an ancient Egyptian tomb? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/African giant shrew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, African giant shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 14 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Ivory Coast

On 15 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Ivory Coast, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the brown-cheeked hornbill is among the eleven species of hornbill native to Ivory Coast? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Ivory Coast. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Ivory Coast), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 15 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Brown-cheeked hornbill

On 15 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brown-cheeked hornbill, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the brown-cheeked hornbill is among the eleven species of hornbill native to Ivory Coast? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Brown-cheeked hornbill), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 15 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Asplenium fontanum

Hello! Your submission of Asplenium fontanum at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 21:08, 15 August 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Werner Müller (politician)

Cwmhiraeth, the QPQ you requested in your review has been submitted. Can you please check to make sure it (and everything else) is now okay here? Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 21:59, 15 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Assagny National Park

On 16 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Assagny National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the many uses of Erythrophleum ivorense and Lannea welwitschii, trees growing in Assagny National Park, are rope-making, canoe-building and to poison fish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Assagny National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Assagny National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 16 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Erythrophleum ivorense

On 16 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Erythrophleum ivorense, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the many uses of Erythrophleum ivorense and Lannea welwitschii, trees growing in Assagny National Park, are rope-making, canoe-building and to poison fish? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Erythrophleum ivorense), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 16 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lannea welwitschii

On 16 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lannea welwitschii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that among the many uses of Erythrophleum ivorense and Lannea welwitschii, trees growing in Assagny National Park, are rope-making, canoe-building and to poison fish? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lannea welwitschii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 16 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Crimson seedcracker

On 17 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Crimson seedcracker, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the crimson seedcracker has two morphs, large-billed and small-billed, but this trait is not related to sex, age, body size, or location? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crimson seedcracker. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Crimson seedcracker), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:01, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Daniellia oliveri

Hello! Your submission of Daniellia oliveri at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:26, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wildlife of Mozambique

Hello! Your submission of Wildlife of Mozambique at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 23:04, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Marantochloa purpurea

On 18 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marantochloa purpurea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the large leaves of Marantochloa purpurea are used for wrapping cola nuts to prevent them from becoming desiccated? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marantochloa purpurea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marantochloa purpurea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Anemonia sulcata

On 18 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Anemonia sulcata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the sea anemone Anemonia sulcata is known as ortiguilla in southern Spain, where it is a popular seafood? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anemonia sulcata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Anemonia sulcata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Correction to Equestrian statue of Theodore Roosevelt (New York City)

Not disputing your move to add (New York City) but would like to point out, and request, that 'Statue' was upper-cased until just before the Requested Move, when it was incorrectly lower-cased, and that the consensus (and guidelines) seems to be to recapitalize 'Statue' to its original upper casing because it's the real name of the statue. Please read the comments with this in mind, thanks. Randy Kryn (talk) 12:04, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Agreed, there does seem to be a consensus to capitalise "statue". Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:30, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. Randy Kryn (talk) 12:33, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Help with GA icon

I thought that you might know the answer because of your experience. I passed Thuy Trang for Good Article status, but it's been several hours with no GA icon being placed on the article. I'm not sure if I did something wrong with closing the template. SL93 (talk) 18:16, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

@SL93: It looks to me as if you did things correctly. I suggest you leave it for 24 hours and if the bot hasn't added it by then, add it yourself. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:30, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Ok. Thank you. SL93 (talk) 18:34, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

Sorry for bugging you again, but the nominator also nominated it for DYK. The two things keeping it from being approved are a QPQ and if three non-feee images are too many for a GA. I can’t seem to find anything that states how many can be used. SL93 (talk) 19:57, 18 August 2019 (UTC)

I'm sorry, but I'm not knowledgeable about image copyright matters. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 04:38, 19 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Echinochloa pyramidalis

On 19 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Echinochloa pyramidalis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that antelope grass can recover quickly after wildfires even in the middle of the dry season? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Echinochloa pyramidalis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Echinochloa pyramidalis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 19 August 2019 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Uganda at the Did You Know nominations page is not complete; if you would like to continue, please link the nomination to the nominations page as described in step 3 of the nomination procedure. If you do not want to continue with the nomination, tag the nomination page with {{db-g7}}, or ask a DYK admin. Thank you. DYKHousekeepingBot (talk) 09:44, 19 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Namib brush-tailed gerbil

On 19 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Namib brush-tailed gerbil, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Namib brush-tailed gerbil uses ultrasonic whistles and foot drumming to communicate? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Namib brush-tailed gerbil. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Namib brush-tailed gerbil), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 19 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lophira lanceolata

On 20 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lophira lanceolata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in Cameroon, edible caterpillars are cultivated on dwarf red ironwood leaves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lophira lanceolata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lophira lanceolata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 20 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lesser seedcracker

On 20 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lesser seedcracker, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lesser seedcracker enjoys rice and the large, hard seeds of carrycillo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lesser seedcracker. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lesser seedcracker), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 20 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Olyra latifolia

On 20 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Olyra latifolia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lesser seedcracker enjoys rice and the large, hard seeds of carrycillo? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Olyra latifolia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:03, 20 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Greater Egyptian gerbil

On 21 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Greater Egyptian gerbil, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite their names, the greater Egyptian gerbil and the lesser Egyptian gerbil are found across much of North Africa? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Greater Egyptian gerbil. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Greater Egyptian gerbil), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lesser Egyptian gerbil

On 21 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lesser Egyptian gerbil, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite their names, the greater Egyptian gerbil and the lesser Egyptian gerbil are found across much of North Africa? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lesser Egyptian gerbil), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Project Rover

Cwmhiraeth, as you were the sole reviewer on this nomination, you should not also be the person who promotes it to prep. If it's a timing issue, perhaps Yoninah would be willing to promote it, but for now you should pull it. Sorry. BlueMoonset (talk) 05:57, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

I was looking for a good image hook to complete the set and had forgotten that I had reviewed the nomination. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:01, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: Could you promote this please, preferably to an image slot? It will look odd to the nominator that I promoted it and then promptly demoted it! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:11, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

 Done No problem. Yoninah (talk) 09:57, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

Need an help on a page

There was a merging between two separate pages by a person Devendrakula Velalar Can you help me correct it back it's not Devendrakulam Mamallarnarashimavarman (talk) 08:56, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

I am sorry, but this is not a subject I know anything about, and it does not seem to me that two pages have been merged. You will need to discuss this matter on the article's talk page or with the other editor involved. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:10, 21 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Marahoué National Park

On 22 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marahoué National Park, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that there are no longer any chimpanzees in Marahoué National Park? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marahoué National Park. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marahoué National Park), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 22 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Erythrophleum couminga

On 22 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Erythrophleum couminga, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the toxic bark of a Madagascan tree species has been used as a poison in trials by ordeal? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Erythrophleum couminga. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Erythrophleum couminga), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:04, 22 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lumnitzera racemosa

On 23 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lumnitzera racemosa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cannonball (pictured) and white-flowered black mangroves are among the ten species of mangrove listed as occurring in Mozambique? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lumnitzera racemosa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 23 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Xylocarpus granatum

On 23 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xylocarpus granatum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cannonball (pictured) and white-flowered black mangroves are among the ten species of mangrove listed as occurring in Mozambique? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Xylocarpus granatum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 23 August 2019 (UTC)

Spitzeln

You promoted Template:Did you know nominations/Spitzeln, but I don't think it was ever added to a prep area. SL93 (talk) 13:43, 23 August 2019 (UTC)

Sorry. It was promoted to the main page for balance. SL93 (talk) 13:54, 23 August 2019 (UTC)

@SL93: That's OK. It would be very useful if you were to promote some hooks, especially older ones, because many of the approved hooks that have been around for a long time were originally reviewed by me, meaning that I cannot promote them. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:45, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

I went ahead and filled a prep area with older hooks. SL93 (talk) 16:26, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

Since you have been reviewing older nominations, do you think you can review Template:Did you know nominations/Misty Talley? It's a less than 2,000 character article that I nominated which has been sitting there with no comments for a month now. SL93 (talk) 16:34, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Daniellia oliveri

On 24 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Daniellia oliveri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that strips of bark from the West African copal are used to make beehives, while the flowers are attractive to bees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daniellia oliveri. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Daniellia oliveri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde (Talk) 00:01, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Swamp musk shrew

On 24 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swamp musk shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the swamp musk shrew scrambles around among aquatic vegetation in the dark? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swamp musk shrew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Swamp musk shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 24 August 2019 (UTC)

Insect article

Hi, why don't we do another insect article? Would make a nice change. I see several orders not yet at GA, the best of them probably Neuroptera (funky antlions, superb owlflies, pest-eating lacewings, oddly mantis-like mantidflies), or Strepsiptera (twisted-wing flies) if you fancy something a bit weird! Other than those, Web-spinners have been in the news. All the best, Chiswick Chap (talk) 16:17, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

I was just thinking the same myself. What about Embioptera then? We were in Mexico some years ago and I saw a bush completely covered in webbing and I couldn't understand at the time what had formed it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:44, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

Great! Embio-web-spinners it is. Let's enjoy it! Chiswick Chap (talk) 17:54, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

@Chiswick Chap: What with an accumulation of visitors and problems with my computer, I am not likely to get going on this till Thursday, or more likely the weekend, as it is the end of the round for the WikiCup and I will need to set up the next round. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:11, 28 August 2019 (UTC)

OK, no problem. Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:30, 28 August 2019 (UTC)

On the fossils, does Foottit say that the 2016 fossil species from Myanmar are not Embioptera? If so, we should remove them; if not, we should adjust the statement that earlier specimens weren't Embioptera. Chiswick Chap (talk) 10:48, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

The Myanmar specimens are Embiopterans according to Foottit. I guess there is some confusion with use of the word "earliest" for date of fossilisation as against date of discovery of the fossils. Knowledge evolves as new discoveries are made and new techniques invented. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:07, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

The families thing seems to be fixed, and the article looks and reads very well now. I think it's about ready? Chiswick Chap (talk) 11:04, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Yes, I think so. I guess the bush I saw covered in webbing in Mexico was something different. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:12, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

All right, I'll nominate it. I've seen bushes covered in webbing in the Lake District so it's probably a tent caterpillar; there are several species, such as the Spindle ermine moth in Europe. Chiswick Chap (talk) 11:58, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Ah, there's another comment from Hanberke about no. of spp. on the talk page. Do you fancy actioning that? I think it's just a number of species plus one or two citations, which may well replace some of the existing ones. He says "in the lead" but of course it's the body as well. Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:10, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

I will check it this evening. It is quite understandable that different sources produce different figures considering they are made by various authorities at different dates. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:17, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Indeed. Thanks, I'll hold off then. Chiswick Chap (talk) 13:36, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Asplenium fontanum

On 27 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Asplenium fontanum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite its reported disappearance from Britain and other European countries, the fountain spleenwort is still considered to have a stable population trend? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Asplenium fontanum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Asplenium fontanum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ornithodoros moubata

On 27 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ornithodoros moubata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the African hut tampan can transmit relapsing fever in humans and African swine fever in pigs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ornithodoros moubata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ornithodoros moubata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

A cup of tea for you!

Thanks for your support in my recent, albeit unsuccessful, RfA. Hawkeye7 (discuss) 19:31, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

Thank you, how refreshing! I thought the arguments put forth by the opposers was unconvincing. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:36, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pollichia campestris

On 29 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pollichia campestris, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Pollichia campestris was first described in 1789 by the Scottish botanist William Aiton in the publication Hortus Kewensis, a catalogue of all the plants then being cultivated at Kew Gardens? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pollichia campestris. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pollichia campestris), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 29 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ugandan kob

On 30 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ugandan kob, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Uganda includes the Ugandan kob (pictured), the Uganda mangabey, and the Ugandan musk shrew? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ugandan kob), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Uganda mangabey

On 30 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Uganda mangabey, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Uganda includes the Ugandan kob (pictured), the Uganda mangabey, and the Ugandan musk shrew? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Uganda mangabey), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ugandan musk shrew

On 30 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ugandan musk shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Uganda includes the Ugandan kob (pictured), the Uganda mangabey, and the Ugandan musk shrew? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ugandan musk shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Blue korhaan

On 30 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blue korhaan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the blue korhaan favours habitats with short grass, dwarf shrubs, and termite mounds, but few trees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blue korhaan. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blue korhaan), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 30 August 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Guineo-Congolian region

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Guineo-Congolian region, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Guineo-Congolian region. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Guineo-Congolian region), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Brachystegia laurentii

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brachystegia laurentii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Brachystegia laurentii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Julbernardia seretii

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Julbernardia seretii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Julbernardia seretii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Michelsonia

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Michelsonia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Michelsonia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Gilbertiodendron dewevrei

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gilbertiodendron dewevrei, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Gilbertiodendron dewevrei), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot

On 1 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Natal cycad and the dune false currant are among the 1,900 endemic plant species found in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Encephalartos natalensis

On 1 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Encephalartos natalensis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Natal cycad and the dune false currant are among the 1,900 endemic plant species found in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Encephalartos natalensis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Allophylus natalensis

On 1 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Allophylus natalensis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Natal cycad and the dune false currant are among the 1,900 endemic plant species found in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Allophylus natalensis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Jebel ech Chambi

On 1 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jebel ech Chambi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jebel ech Chambi, the highest mountain in Tunisia, is one of the few places in which the Cuvier's gazelle survives? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jebel ech Chambi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Jebel ech Chambi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:01, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

August 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

August 2019—Issue 005

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Letter-winged kite by Casliber Megabat by Enwebb Rock parrot by Casliber Adelophthalmidae by Super Dromaeosaurus Giant golden-crowned flying fox by Enwebb, reviewed by Starsandwhales Myxomatosis by Rabbit Vet, reviewed by Chiswick Chap Tylopterella by Super Dromaeosaurus, reviewed by Starsandwhales and Enwebb Kosmoceratops by FunkMonk, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Slender glass lizard by SL93, reviewed by Casliber Guano by Enwebb, reviewed by Chiswick Chap Dvulikiaspis by Super Dromaeosaurus, reviewed by Casliber Rock parrot by Casliber, reviewed by The Rambling Man Leptospirosis by Cerevisae, reviewed by Ajpolino Hepatitis E by Ozzie10aaaa, reviewed by Casliber Cardabiodon by Macrophyseter, reviewed by FunkMonk Clostridium tetani by Ajpolino, reviewed by Chiswick Chap

Newly nominated content

Kosmoceratops by FunkMonk Western yellow robin by Casliber Pekarangan by Dhio270599 Hibbertopterus by Ichthyovenator

What's the relevance of WikiJournals to WP:TOL?

WikiJournal of Science is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal

One publishing pipeline for WikiJSci

Guest column by Thomas Shafee (Evolution and evolvability), Editor in Chief of WikiJournal of Science

The Tree of Life WikiProject and its sprawling phylogeny of daughter projects is one of the largest and most active communities in Wikipedia. It encompasses approximately 570 Featured Articles and well over a thousand Good Articles (second only to military history). The WikiJournal of Science (one of three current journals in the user group) has a few aims that may closely align with the interests of the ToL community.

Review of existing articles

Firstly, WikiJSci can be a complementary system for FA review (getting external review, input, and validity). When an Wikipedia article is nominated (via WP:JAN), journal editors go out to non-Wikipedian academics and researchers who have published on the subject on the last five years and invite them to give feedback comments (e.g. Peripatric speciation and Baryonyx). The resulting changes can then be integrated back into the Wikipedia article.

Attracting new articles and contributors

Getting more editors involved in Wikipedia is always a high priority. WikiJSci can also be a way to encourage new people to contribute articles (especially on missing/stub/start topics). An example of an article that was written from scratch by a group of non-Wikipedians is Teladorsagia circumcincta. This not only resulted in a new Wikipedia page on an underdeveloped topic, but introduced the idea of Wikimedia contribution to a group of people who had previously never considered it.

Images, videos, sound and galleries

The journal can be a way to get multimedia content reviewed or encourage contribution. The same approach could be easily adapted to sounds (e.g. frog mating calls) or videos (e.g. starfish feet motion). It also allows for tracking of those images in new articles via Altmetric (this example has >200, which is bananas). There aren't any biology examples in WikiJSci yet, but the sister medical journal has published a few summary diagrams, photography, and image galleries. Examples include this gallery by Blausen Medical or the diagram of cell disassembly during apoptosis.

Other projects

For those interested in other Wikimedia sister projects, there's also broad scope for interactions with the WikiJournals. Perhaps peer reviewed teaching resources could be useful to sit alongside sets of Wikipedia articles and be integrated into Wikiversity courses (like this or this)? Can sections of Wikidata & Wikispecies be peer reviewed? What are the potential avenues for integration with WikiCite, WikiFactMine, Scholia, etc.? Currently, WikiJSci is aiming to be very flexible and try out different formats so long as they can be externally peer reviewed.

For more info, see the 2019-06-30 Signpost article and the current sister project proposal.

Editor spotlight: Cwmhiraeth

1) Enwebb: You're very prolific with DYKs, with over 2,000 nominations credited (in fact, I'll highlight which DYK nominations this month were yours below). What made you become so involved in this part of Wikipedia? Why should Tree of Life editors nominate articles for DYK?

Cwmhiraeth: I became aware of the WikiCup in 2012 and entered the contest. The scoring structure seemed to me to favour DYKs, and I went to considerable trouble to identify short stubs that could be expanded into qualifying start class articles with multiple bonus points. Casliber introduced me to preparing articles for FAC and Sasata helped me with my first solo FA. I won the WikiCup that year, and repeated that success the following year, after which the Cup got a bit more competitive. By that time, nominating articles for DYK was an ingrained habit, and I have continued doing so ever since, but at a rather slower rate. I do more work behind the scenes at DYK now, reviewing other people's nominations in excess of my QPQ requirement, and building prep sets ready to go on the main page, and I retired from competing in the WikiCup and became a judge instead. I would encourage ToL editors to nominate suitable articles for DYK because it gives great satisfaction to know that hundreds or even thousands of people have appreciated your work, and it provides a foil for the biographies and historical articles that predominate there.

2) Enwebb: I noticed that your DYK nominations reflect a diverse array of flora and fauna, from trees, marine invertebrates, birds, fishes, and mammals. How do you decide what to work on?

Cwmhiraeth: As I look around different articles I keep a note of things I might work on, red links, stub articles that need expanding or places in articles where I would like to add a wikilink but no suitable target page exists. So I have this list, but more often than not I choose a new article to work on based on a Google book that I have been using in a previous article. I like Google books; some of them are really useful for species articles, the main annoyance being when certain pages are permanently unavailable, although I am quite good at tricking the books into revealing pages that they were trying to prevent me from viewing. Eventually I get bored with African rodents, or whatever my present topic is, and move on. I am particularly interested in organisms living in extreme habitats, endangered species, invasive species, pest species, parasites or creatures with interesting behavioural traits.

3) Enwebb: Which of your Wikipedia accomplishments are you most proud of?

Cwmhiraeth: Well, Sea really. Again that was inspired by the WikiCup, and working in collaboration with Chiswick Chap, we took it from virtually nothing, little more than a list of seas, through DYK and GA, culminating in a really tough FA. That was very satisfying (as were the 1000 odd points it gained me at the WikiCup). In complete contrast was the article Tree. I completely rewrote it in a sandbox as an entry for the "Core contest". The previous version had been quite short with a section on "Record breaking trees" which I hived off into a separate article. My new version was immediately challenged and an edit war would have erupted had I not decided to retire from the fray. My version had some serious flaws, I had never studied botany and I had used a book source which misled me. However, after corrections, my version largely remained in place and I later joined Chiswick Chap in bringing the article to GA status.

4) Enwebb: What motivates you to keep contributing? What's your 10,000 ft view (pardon the non-SI) of the community and Tree of Life?

Cwmhiraeth: I think Wikipedia is a really great project. The idea of Wikipedia as a pool of knowledge contributed to by thousands of individuals in hundreds of countries is inspiring. It would be nice if we had no vandalism and everyone co-operated with everyone else in an amicable spirit, but as we are all human, it does not quite work out like that. I like to think of my efforts as a legacy that will continue in existence after I am gone.

6) Enwebb: How did you first become interested in natural history?

Cwmhiraeth: When I was young I had an elderly aunt who used to come to stay and who would take me for walks in the countryside, during which we would watch birds and identify wild flowers. She would take me out at weekends from my girls-only boarding school and we would search for orchids on the Wiltshire Downs. My school was not geared up for science, we just did general science for O-levels, and when it came to A-levels, I was the only pupil in my year to do zoology and chemistry, and one of only two to do physics, for which we had to cycle off to the grammar school on the other side of town. I wanted to be a vet, but was discouraged by my father, obtained a BSc in biochemistry and ended up in an unrelated job. If I were to live my life again, things might work out differently, but then I dare say we could all say that!

August DYKs

Weebill

Nanhaipotamon macau

P. lutzii (yeast phase)

Cannonball mangrove

Ruspolia nitidula male

Female kob and calf

• ... that falguera, a plant known from only one valley in Spain, is threatened by rock climbers and by road maintenance? (1 August)
• ... that Dioscorea chouardii is known from a single crag in the Pyrenees and has been monitored using scaffolding and telescopes? (3 August)
• ... that the tree Humbertia madagascariensis, whose durable timber is used in heavy construction, is a member of the morning glory family? (4 August)
• ... that the new pine knot-horn is a serious pest of maritime pine plantations? (5 August)
• ... that William Pope created "the first comprehensive, well executed pictorial record of Canadian birds"? (7 August)
• ... that fronds of the seaweed Halimeda tuna each consist of a single cell? (8 August)
• ... that Elongatoolithus, Macroolithus, and Nanhsiungoolithus were the first types of fossil eggs to be given names in the modern classification system? (9 August)
• ... that the maple Acer beckianum was described from a piece of petrified wood found near Vantage, Washington, in 1954? (10 August)
• ... that the queen parrotfish feeds on the algae it scrapes from corals and other surfaces, resulting in bioerosion? (11 August)
• ... that the weebill (pictured), measuring 8 to 9 cm (3.1 to 3.5 in) long, is Australia's smallest bird? (12 August)
• ... that sheep infected with the parasitic nematode Teladorsagia circumcincta may suffer from protein deficiency? (12 August)
• ... that the Sahel bush sparrow, found in the Oti Valley Faunal Reserve, is one of 676 species of bird recorded in Togo? (13 August)
• ... that the Ethiopian white-footed mouse and the Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat are two of the most abundant rodents in the montane forests of Ethiopia? (13 August)
• ... that Dardanus deformis is one of at least 24 species of hermit crab that transfer sea anemones to a new shell? (14 August)
• ... that the ornate rainbowfish can survive in water as acidic as orange juice? (14 August)
• ... that the African giant shrew was first described from a mummified specimen found in an ancient Egyptian tomb? (15 August)
• ... that the brown-cheeked hornbill is among the eleven species of hornbill native to Ivory Coast? (15 August)
• ... that among the many uses of Erythrophleum ivorense and Lannea welwitschii, trees growing in Assagny National Park, are rope-making, canoe-building and to poison fish? (16 August)
• ... that the densely-populated territory of Macau is home to a recently discovered, endemic species of freshwater crab of the genus Nanhaipotamon (pictured)? (17 August)
• ... that the crimson seedcracker has two morphs, large-billed and small-billed, but this trait is not related to sex, age, body size, or location? (18 August)
• ... that the large leaves of Marantochloa purpurea are used for wrapping cola nuts to prevent them from becoming desiccated? (18 August)
• ... that the sea anemone Anemonia sulcata is known as ortiguilla in southern Spain, where it is a popular seafood? (19 August)
• ... that the Sorana bean is grown in such small quantities and is in such demand that it commands prices six to ten times higher than those of other cannellini beans? (19 August)
• ... that antelope grass can recover quickly after wildfires even in the middle of the dry season? (19 August)
• ... that the Namib brush-tailed gerbil uses ultrasonic whistles and foot drumming to communicate? (20 August)
• ... that deforestation in Brazil could be linked to higher rates of the severe fungal infection caused by P. lutzii (pictured), a neglected tropical disease?
• ... that in Cameroon, edible caterpillars are cultivated on dwarf red ironwood leaves? (20 August)
• ... that the lesser seedcracker enjoys rice and the large, hard seeds of carrycillo? (21 August)
• ... that despite their names, the greater Egyptian gerbil and the lesser Egyptian gerbil are found across much of North Africa? (21 August)
• ... that it is not known whether larvae of Deretaphrus beetles spin their cocoons from their mouths or anal glands? (22 August)
• ... that the toxic bark of a Madagascan tree species has been used as a poison in trials by ordeal? (23 August)
• ... that the cannonball (pictured) and white-flowered black mangroves are among the ten species of mangrove listed as occurring in Mozambique? (24 August)
• ... that strips of bark from the West African copal are used to make beehives, while the flowers are attractive to bees? (24 August)
• ... that the swamp musk shrew scrambles around among aquatic vegetation in the dark? (25 August)
• ... that the rock parrot often nests in the old burrows of seabirds? (26 August)
• ... that the bush cricket Ruspolia nitidula (pictured) is commonly eaten in Uganda, where the price per unit weight is periodically higher than that of beef? (26 August)
• ... that despite its reported disappearance from Britain and other European countries, the fountain spleenwort is still considered to have a stable population trend? (27 August)
• ... that the African hut tampan can transmit relapsing fever in humans and African swine fever in pigs? (28 August)
• ... that in 1946, entomologists E. B. Pinniger and Cynthia Longfield were the first to identify the dainty damselfly in Britain? (28 August)
• ... that the Argus tortoise beetle is named after the mythical Greek giant Argus Panoptes? (28 August)
• ... that Pollichia campestris was first described in 1789 by the Scottish botanist William Aiton in the publication Hortus Kewensis, a catalogue of all the plants then being cultivated at Kew Gardens? (30 August)
• ... that the wildlife of Uganda includes the Ugandan kob (pictured), the Uganda mangabey, and the Ugandan musk shrew? (30 August)
• ... that the blue korhaan favours habitats with short grass, dwarf shrubs, and termite mounds, but few trees? (31 August)
• ... that forests in the Guineo-Congolian region of Africa include patches dominated by a single species of tree, such as Brachystegia laurentii, Julbernardia seretii, Michelsonia microphylla, or Gilbertiodendron dewevrei? (31 August)
• Highlighted DYKs were submitted by this month's spotlighted editor, Cwmhiraeth

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WikiCup 2019 September newsletter

The fourth round of the competition has finished in a flurry of last minute activity, with 454 points being required to qualify for the final round. It was a hotly competitive round with two contestants with over 400 points being eliminated, and all but two of the finalists having achieved an FA during the round. Casliber, our 2016 winner, was the highest point-scorer, followed by Enwebb and Lee Vilenski, who are both new to the competition. In fourth place was SounderBruce, a finalist last year. But all those points are swept away as we start afresh for the final round.

Round 4 saw the achievement of 11 featured articles. In addition, Adam Cuerden scored with 18 FPs, Lee Vilenski led the GA score with 8 GAs while Kosack performed 15 GA reviews. There were around 40 DYKs, 40 GARs and 31 GAs overall during round 4. Even though contestants performed more GARs than they achieved GAs, there was still some frustration at the length of time taken to get articles reviewed.

As we start round 5, we say goodbye to the eight competitors who didn't quite make it; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia, and we hope you will join us again next year. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (some people have fallen foul of this rule and the points have been removed).

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Godot13, Sturmvogel 66, Vanamonde and Cwmhiraeth MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 18:44, 1 September 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Ełk riots

Please explain me who supported the nomination? One editor discusseed with the author and one was against. Both of them have no idea about the subject. The nomination belongs to the anti-Polish campaign by Icewhiz. Do you support the campaign?Xx236 (talk) 09:52, 2 September 2019 (UTC) It's Man bites dog (journalism). Bigger riots happen in many countries any day, but peaceful Poland is branded, when a Pole is killed. Please compare Poland and Northern Ireland or US racial riots. Xx236 (talk) 11:18, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Race to grow the hottest pepper

Hey, Cwmhiraeth! Would you be willing to take a look at the science stuff in the 'super-hots' section of this article? I'm not strong with science and would like to have someone who is check my work to make sure I haven't written something stupid or made wikilinks to the wrong articles or left out something important or whatever. --valereee (talk) 10:32, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Hi @Valereee:. I read the article and nothing jumped out at me as being wrong. Personally, I would avoid these peppers like the plague. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:24, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! And me too -- I think it's a macho thing. Some guys apparently use scoville heat units to measure something besides capsaicin. :D --valereee (talk) 14:14, 4 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat

On 2 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat uses its hind feet to comb its fur and its tongue to wash its face, wing membranes, and genital region? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:01, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/On Her Shoulders (film)

Cwmhiraeth, I was wondering whether you'd be willing to come back and re-review this nomination now that additional material has been added and a new hook proposed (the previous hooks have all been struck). If not, please let me know, and I'll call for a new reviewer. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 20:19, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Request for a new page review/patrol

Hello!

I was wondering if you would be so kind as to conduct a new page patrol/review for the Concierge Auctions article. I'm still relatively new at this and would love the feedback. Please let me know if you need anything from me!

Thanks, --Swunalightyear (talk) 23:08, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

@Swunalightyear: It seems to me from this copyvio tool that you have copied into the article a whole paragraph from this source which seems to be a copyright infringement. It should be OK if you put it in quotes. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:36, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks, just added the quotes. What are the steps to take to get the article patrolled/reviewed? --Swunalightyear (talk) 22:26, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali

On 3 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an endemic species of trout in Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali became extinct after the common carp was introduced in 1934? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lake Aguelmame Sidi Ali), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of String Quartet in A major (Bliss)

Hello! Your submission of String Quartet in A major (Bliss) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 01:08, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Paleohydrology

Hello! Your submission of Paleohydrology at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 01:39, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sebkha el Melah

On 3 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sebkha el Melah, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the endorheic salt lake Sebkha el Melah in Algeria has two parts, the upper one pond-like and biodiverse and the lower one salt-encrusted and nearly devoid of vegetation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sebkha el Melah. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sebkha el Melah), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 3 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Kihaule's mouse shrew

On 5 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kihaule's mouse shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kihaule's mouse shrew is named after the medical-entomological technician who collected the type specimen from the Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kihaule's mouse shrew. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kihaule's mouse shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Paleohydrology

On 5 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Paleohydrology, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although the Fazzan Basin in Libya currently only has 20 mm (0.8 in) of annual rainfall, paleohydrological study shows that it has periodically contained a large lake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paleohydrology. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Paleohydrology), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Fazzan Basin

On 5 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fazzan Basin, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although the Fazzan Basin in Libya currently only has 20 mm (0.8 in) of annual rainfall, paleohydrological study shows that it has periodically contained a large lake? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Fazzan Basin), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

Requested move

Thank you for your help with closing requested move discussions! Just a gentle reminder that it helps if you close the RM before you rename a page. Your closure at Talk:Edward Keane (politician) ended up in the Malformed requests section of WP:RM. Thanks again! P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 09:51, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: OK, but I was closing the discussion after making the move in case technical matters prevented me from making the move and I could not see how to circumvent them. I don't really like closing a discussion as "moved" until the article has actually been moved. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:13, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

I see what you mean. What I do when I find there's some reason I can't make the page move is just list it at WP:RM#Uncontroversial technical requests. You're a page mover, so your main technical issue would be a fully move-protected page. The admins keep a good eye on the tech requests and usually move the page for you within a short period of time. What happened in this case was that during the time after you moved the page and the time when you actually closed the RM, the RMCD bot came along and "saw" that Edward Keane (disambiguation) had been redirected to Edward Keane. Since redirects cannot be used as current titles in RMs, the bot listed the RM in the #Malformed requests section, which several editors monitor. So it would be appreciated if you would close the RMs before you move the pages. Hope this helps! P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 10:50, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

See Template talk:WikiProject Eastern Orthodox Church#Requested move 12 August 2019 for a recent example. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 11:07, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. If I close the discussion before making the move, I can always undo my closure if I fail to complete the move. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:26, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Pleasure! and hey, we're page movers – we never fail! (well, almost never !>) P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 12:36, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: I made a mistake again today. I thought I had closed the discussion before I made the Empire Earth page moves, but found some time later that I had previewed my edit but had not published it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:05, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

I would guess that everyone who has closed RMs has done that; I know I have. Like other aspects of helping Wikipedia improve, it's a learning experience. Best thing to do is for you to enjoy it and have fun with it! P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 13:30, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for red yeast rice

Saddened to see that red yeast rice was promoted without the image but with a hook that makes no mention of why it is called red yeast rice. David notMD (talk) 10:39, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

There are always more nominations with images than there are image slots to put them in! Interesting rice, but I didn't think the image added much to the hook. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:17, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Then perhaps the first (longer) hook that includes an explanation as to why called red yeast rice? David notMD (talk) 14:28, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of South Africa

On 6 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of South Africa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Duthie's golden mole and the long-tailed forest shrew are among the wildlife of South Africa that are both endemic and "vulnerable"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of South Africa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of South Africa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Long-tailed forest shrew

On 6 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Long-tailed forest shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Duthie's golden mole and the long-tailed forest shrew are among the wildlife of South Africa that are both endemic and "vulnerable"? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Long-tailed forest shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Duthie's golden mole

On 6 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Duthie's golden mole, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Duthie's golden mole and the long-tailed forest shrew are among the wildlife of South Africa that are both endemic and "vulnerable"? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Duthie's golden mole), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Princess Bride move close

Hi, Cwmhiraeth. Thank you for tackling some of the RM backlog. I want to ask about the Princess Bride close, though. The !votes were well split, but IMO the reasons were not. Only one oppose !vote gave an interpretation of the relevant guideline, one outright stated it was going against policy for personal preference, and two gave no supporting info at all, while the nominator and support votes cited the relevant guideline. -- JHunterJ (talk) 13:17, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

I decided that there was neither a strong consensus to move nor a strong consensus to keep the current title. In these circumstances I took it on myself to close it as "No consensus", but there is nothing to stop you initiating another discussion in the future if you wish. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:08, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

People hooks

Hi, is there any reason why you're not building sets with a 50/50 ratio on bios/non-bios?

Prep 1 is ready for a person image. Since I was involved in a few of them, I'd appreciate your promoting the image here. Some options:

Template:Did you know nominations/On Her Shoulders (film)

Template:Did you know nominations/Eva Mudocci

Template:Did you know nominations/Brigitte Kronauer

Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 14:47, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: There is such a preponderance of approved non-bio hooks that I am tending to promote fewer bio hooks. The 50/50 ratio is a limit, not an objective. I will promote one of the hooks you mention to Prep1. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:30, 6 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 17:24, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Newtonia hildebrandtii

On 7 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Newtonia hildebrandtii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Newtonia hildebrandtii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Newtonia hildebrandtii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 13:58, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cola greenwayi

On 7 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cola greenwayi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cola greenwayi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 13:59, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Drypetes arguta

On 7 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Drypetes arguta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Drypetes arguta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 13:59, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Microcoelia exilis

On 7 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Microcoelia exilis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Microcoelia exilis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 14:00, 7 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Zenker's fruit bat

On 8 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zenker's fruit bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zenker's fruit bat often forages in areas of forest where Haumania liebrechtsiana grows, a plant favoured by gorillas and chimpanzees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zenker's fruit bat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Zenker's fruit bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 04:50, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Haumania liebrechtsiana

On 8 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Haumania liebrechtsiana, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Zenker's fruit bat often forages in areas of forest where Haumania liebrechtsiana grows, a plant favoured by gorillas and chimpanzees? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Haumania liebrechtsiana), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 04:50, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

Empire Earth closure weirdness

Hi! Something weird is going on with Talk:Empire_Earth#Requested_move_31_August_2019 and Talk:Empire_Earth_(video_game)#Requested_move_31_August_2019. I think the closure went on the wrong page [1]. —  HELLKNOWZ   ▎TALK 13:15, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

@Hellknowz: I made a mistake. I thought I had closed the discussion before I made the Empire Earth page moves, but found some time later that I had previewed my edit but had not published it. When I realised this, I closed the discussion. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:27, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

(talk page stalker) The second request has now been closed. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 13:51, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: I'm thoroughly confused. Were there two move proposals on different talk pages of which I only saw and belatedly closed one? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:59, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

When I looked at the talk page histories, the nom had opened only one RM at Talk:Empire Earth (video game)#Requested move 31 August 2019. It appears that with this edit, you replaced an RMCD bot notice with the RM that is on the (video game) talk page. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 18:12, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

Well, it would be useful if the bot was not so quick to do its stuff, but I had better be more careful in future. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:03, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

What I didn't understand was why the nom would open the discussion primarily to rename Empire Earth on the Empire Earth (video game) talk page? Fact is, the talk page where you closed it is where it should have been opened in the first place. So it appears you were ahead of it even though it might not seem so. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 12:29, 9 September 2019 (UTC)

Well, today I came across Delhi Dynamos FC which I could not move, presumably because it was move protected. So I listed it as an uncontested technical request. Was that the right thing to do? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:01, 9 September 2019 (UTC)

Yes, absolutely. Always a good idea to mention the request you granted, which I've done for you. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 14:30, 9 September 2019 (UTC)

Cwmhiraeth, in regard to your close of Talk:Delhi Dynamos FC#Requested move 1 September 2019, there are still some editors who seem to be totally against non-admin closure of any discussion. However, your close at that RM is fully supported by WP:RMNAC, so please keep up the good work! P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 16:08, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. I am trying to avoid the more contentious closures which are best done by administrators, but in the case of the "Delhi Dynamos FC", the consensus to move was clear, and I did not realise there would be a problem. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:42, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sanje mangabey

On 8 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sanje mangabey, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hard seeds of the Guinea plum are dispersed by elephants, and crushed and eaten by Sanje mangabeys? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sanje mangabey. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sanje mangabey), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 14:50, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Parinari excelsa

On 8 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Parinari excelsa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hard seeds of the Guinea plum are dispersed by elephants, and crushed and eaten by Sanje mangabeys? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Parinari excelsa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 14:50, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

Roper (company) DYK

I linked to a free to read HathiTrust link for the source in the DYK nomination and I hope that you're able to access it. SL93 (talk) 16:29, 9 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Namib day gecko

On 10 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Namib day gecko, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Namib day gecko can sprint at 2.5 m/s (8 ft/s) in bright light? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Namib day gecko. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Namib day gecko), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for String Quartet in A major (Bliss)

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dacrydium guillauminii

On 10 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dacrydium guillauminii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that there are believed to be fewer than 100 mature specimens of Dacrydium guillauminii, which is considered critically endangered? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dacrydium guillauminii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dacrydium guillauminii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 10 September 2019 (UTC)

New Page Review newsletter September-October 2019

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DYK for Enteromyxum scophthalmi

On 12 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Enteromyxum scophthalmi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the parasite Enteromyxum scophthalmi causes a severe illness in farmed turbot for which no cure is known? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Enteromyxum scophthalmi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Enteromyxum scophthalmi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 12 September 2019 (UTC)

Question

I was wondering if you could promote Template:Did you know nominations/Thuy Trang which now has an approved hook after the old one was pulled from the queue earlier. The nomination was never added back. I'm asking because of your promotion of Ziyad ibn Abihi and Hunter Kahn has been waiting much longer because of it not being added back. SL93 (talk) 05:24, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:32, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Thank you very much. SL93 (talk) 05:34, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Neuroptera, Snakefly

The webspinners are happily sorted, and I'm turning my attention to two other orders which could do with improvement, Neuroptera and Raphidioptera (snakeflies). Feel free to chip in as and when you feel like it and have a moment, there's no rush. Chiswick Chap (talk) 12:26, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

I will have a look at Raphidioptera, an order about which I currently know nothing. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:36, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Are we about ready on Snakefly? Chiswick Chap (talk) 08:02, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

I wonder; do you think the image of the larva shows an egg-case at lower right? It could be that of another insect, being predated, of course. Chiswick Chap (talk) 12:20, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Asian garden dormouse

On 14 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Asian garden dormouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Asian garden dormouse can enter torpor, a state in which it may remain for several days? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Asian garden dormouse. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Asian garden dormouse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 14 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Alexander's bush squirrel

On 15 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alexander's bush squirrel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alexander's bush squirrel is named after Lieutenant Boyd Alexander, a British Army officer, explorer, and ornithologist? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexander's bush squirrel. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Alexander's bush squirrel), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 15 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Angolan slender mongoose

On 15 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Angolan slender mongoose, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a dark form of the Angolan slender mongoose is found to the south of the Cunene River and a pale form to the north? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Angolan slender mongoose. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Angolan slender mongoose), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:01, 15 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Halophila baillonis

On 16 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Halophila baillonis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that clover grass used to grow in the Pacific Ocean, but has not been seen there since a severe storm in 1996? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Halophila baillonis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Halophila baillonis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 16 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Zulu serotine

On 16 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zulu serotine, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite the Zulu serotine bat having a widespread distribution in Africa, it is not known where it roosts during the day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zulu serotine. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Zulu serotine), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 12:01, 16 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lady Burton's rope squirrel

On 17 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lady Burton's rope squirrel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Lady Burton's rope squirrel (pictured) was named in honour of Isabel Burton, wife of British explorer Sir Richard Burton? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lady Burton's rope squirrel. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lady Burton's rope squirrel), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 17 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas's rope squirrel

On 18 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas's rope squirrel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Thomas's rope squirrel can communicate with other squirrels vocally or by stamping? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas's rope squirrel. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas's rope squirrel), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

A Time of Terror

Thanks for promoting it but I was really hoping we could use the very striking cover image. Could it go in another set? Philafrenzy (talk) 07:13, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

Actually, I did not really think about using the image, because the nominated article was about the man, not the book, and the cover illustration seemed to be of a spider, and not anarchists. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:37, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

Also about the book. The spider refers to the spider's web of intrigue of the plotters. Philafrenzy (talk) 13:25, 18 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Schreber's yellow bat

On 20 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Schreber's yellow bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Schreber's yellow bat is believed to be an insectivore, the related white-bellied yellow bat has been observed to eat dead bats in captivity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Schreber's yellow bat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Schreber's yellow bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for White-bellied yellow bat

On 20 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article White-bellied yellow bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although Schreber's yellow bat is believed to be an insectivore, the related white-bellied yellow bat has been observed to eat dead bats in captivity? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, White-bellied yellow bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:01, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Black-tailed tree rat

On 20 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Black-tailed tree rat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that nests of the black-tailed tree rat resemble those of the red-billed buffalo weaver? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Black-tailed tree rat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Black-tailed tree rat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

Prep 4 quirky

Hi, I think Template:Did you know nominations/Ivan Golunov might do well as the quirky in Prep 4. Yoninah (talk) 20:18, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

Never mind, SL93 promoted it. Yoninah (talk) 00:08, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Embioptera

Hello! Your submission of Embioptera at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:39, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pouteria adolfi-friedericii

On 22 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pouteria adolfi-friedericii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the African tropical tree Pouteria adolfi-friedericii was named after a German explorer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pouteria adolfi-friedericii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pouteria adolfi-friedericii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Celebes warty pig

On 22 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Celebes warty pig, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Celebes warty pig has been domesticated and introduced into other Indonesian islands? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Celebes warty pig. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Celebes warty pig), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

Copyright question

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Frank J, Thomas

Hi there - I see you added a "Notability" flag to Frank J. Thomas (printer), meaning it needs secondary sources. It does have two of them already - is there a minimum number to meet the notability criteria? (For what it's worth, he is extremely notable in the bookbinder, book arts, and private press community, although that right there is a pretty small community lol!) Bookgrrl ^holler/lookee here 20:06, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

@Bookgrrl: It's not the number of references that is important but their quality. People are presumed notable if they have received significant coverage in multiple published secondary sources that are reliable, independent of each other, and independent of the subject. You can see more at WP:NBIO. See what you can find to demonstrate his notability. (I'm going offline now). Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:16, 22 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Rhoptropus bradfieldi

On 23 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhoptropus bradfieldi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the metabolic rate of Rhoptropus bradfieldi is about a quarter of that of other desert lizards? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhoptropus bradfieldi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhoptropus bradfieldi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 23 September 2019 (UTC)

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Spooky Species reminder!

Hi, you've signed up to participate in the Spooky Species contest. The first official day of the contest is today, so you can start claiming points for improving the designated articles (also feel free to add articles to the table). The contest runs through Oct 31! Thanks for signing up! Enwebb (talk) 17:09, 24 September 2019 (UTC)

A cup of tea for you!

Thanks for point my mistake and drop a note. the said article is edited and made it live with new information. Njoy deep (talk) 14:34, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. That is much better! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:16, 25 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dune hairy-footed gerbil

On 27 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dune hairy-footed gerbil, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the dune hairy-footed gerbil locates its burrows close to plants, where the roots stabilise the shifting sand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dune hairy-footed gerbil. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dune hairy-footed gerbil), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 27 September 2019 (UTC)

re:Polish article

Nice job. Someone else reviewed it already, I did a minor c/e and added a request for clarinos for one minor issue. --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 02:27, 29 September 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:21, 29 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Embioptera

On 30 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Embioptera, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the silk made by webspinners is produced from glands on their forelegs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Embioptera. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Embioptera), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 30 September 2019 (UTC)

AfroCine: Join the Months of African Cinema this October!

Greetings!

After a successful first iteration of the “Months of African Cinema” last year, we are happy to announce that it will be happening again this year, starting from October 1! In the 2018 edition of the contest, about 600 Wikipedia articles were created in at least 8 languages. There were also contributions to Wikidata and Wikimedia commons, which brought the total number of wikimedia pages created during the contest to over 1,000.

The AfroCine Project welcomes you to October, the first out of the two months which have been dedicated to creating and improving content that centre around the cinema of Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. Join us in this global edit-a-thon, by helping to create or expand articles which are connected to this scope. Also remember to list your name under the participants section.

On English Wikipedia, we would be recognizing participants in the following manner:

• Overall winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd places)
• Diversity winner
• Gender-gap fillers

For further information about the contest, the recognition categories and how to participate, please visit the contest page here. For further inquiries, please leave comments on the contest talkpage or on the main project talkpage. See you around :).--Jamie Tubers (talk) 00:50, 30 September 2019 (UTC)

The Signpost: 30 September 2019

• From the editors: Where do we go from here?

• Special report: Post-Framgate wrapup

• In the media: A net loss: Wikipedia attacked, closing off Russia? welcoming back Turkey?

• Traffic report: Varied and intriguing entries, less Luck, and some retreads

• News from the WMF: How the Wikimedia Foundation is making efforts to go green

• Recent research: Wikipedia's role in assessing credibility of news sources; using wikis against procrastination; OpenSym 2019 report

• Gallery: Finding freely licensed photo collections

• On the bright side: What's making you happy this month?

• In focus: Wikidata & Wikibase for national libraries: the inaugural meeting

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Falguera (Petrocoptis pseudoviscosa) image

I found an image called "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falguera.jpg" (and even "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falguera_(Petrocoptis_pseudoviscosa).jpg") on Commons, and added it to the Falguera article. User:PlatypeanArchcow removed it writing it was merely a fern. Honestly, I have no expertise with one way or the other, I might even believe if someone told me it was a bristlecone pine. I asked U:PA, but now see they only edit occasionally. Perhaps you might know, as the main author of the article? If it is a Falguera, we should probably put it back; if it isn't, we should probably rename the image file and redirect on Commons, or it will be found by other misinformed seekers of images. Could you help clear this up? --GRuban (talk) 21:23, 30 September 2019 (UTC)

@GRuban: I have to agree with the other editor, it is not the right plant and does look like a fern. There is an image of the related species of Petrocoptis crassifolia on the Spanish Wikipedia and it looks much more as I would expect, a little cushiony plant with small pink flowers. Thanks for your efforts, anyway. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:41, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

Thanks; I nominated the https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Falguera_(Petrocoptis_pseudoviscosa).jpg redirect for deletion; should the Falguera.jpg image also be renamed, or is falguera a word that could also mean just fern? --GRuban (talk) 13:22, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

Falgueres seems to be some taxonomic fern grouping. The English Wikipedia does not seem to have a page for the taxon, but the Catalan Wikipedia does, so I don't think the file needs renaming. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:45, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

After All

Any reason to not relist Talk:After_All_(The_Miracles_song)#Requested move 22 September 2019? Tbsock (Tbhotch away) (talk) 15:43, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

There was no consensus to move, I thought the oppose argument was sound, and nobody had made a comment for a week. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:15, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

That's not a legitimate reason to not relist a page for another week, several RMs go through the same process. I'll request a Move Review in a few hours, you have been notified. © Tbhotch^™ (en-2.5). 18:12, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

@Tbhotch: Relisting is optional. However, when I closed the review as "No consensus", I was unaware of the RFC here, which alters my evaluation of "no consensus".. I am prepared to revert my closure and relist the move request if you wish. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:02, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

Hi, if you look at the section below the RFC you'll see that it has been contested by numerous editors, and the discussion in the RFC itself clearly resulted in no consensus. That is no basis to be making moves of longstanding articles, and your close of this RM was fine IMHO (although obviously biased as I voted oppose!) Thanks  — Amakuru (talk) 19:22, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

I did notice that, and I would probably have closed the RfC as no consensus. Anyway, we will see what happens at the move review. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:36, 1 October 2019 (UTC)

September 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

September 2019—Issue 006

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Kosmoceratops by FunkMonk Onychopterella by Super Dromaeosaurus Western yellow robin by Casliber Western yellow robin by Casliber, reviewed by Josh Milburn Apororhynchus by Mattximus, reviewed by Chiswick Chap Pekarangan by Dhio-270599, reviewed by Cerebellum Fritillaria by Michael Goodyear, reviewed by Chiswick Chap Embioptera by Chiswick Chap and Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by Vanamonde93 Durio graveolens by NessieVL, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77 Big brown bat by Enwebb and Gen. Quon, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77 King brown snake by Casliber, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77 Staffordshire Bull Terrier by Atsme, reviewed by FunkMonk Ambush predator by Chiswick Chap, reviewed by Enwebb Belemnitida by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by Chiswick Chap

Newly nominated content

Apororhynchus by Mattximus Meinhard Michael Moser by J Milburn St. Croix macaw by FunkMonk Paleocene by Dunkleosteus77 Orcinus meyeri by Dunkleosteus77 Snakefly by Chiswick Chap and Cwmhiraeth Tricolored bat by Enwebb Halloween darter by Enwebb

News at a Glance

• An end in sight for the WikiCup

The 2019 WikiCup is in its fifth and final round, with two of the eight remaining contestants from the ToL community. The 2016 winner Casliber is in first place as of 1 October, and Enwebbb is in seventh place.

• Getting spooky for Halloween

It's the most wonderful time of the year...Halloween, that is. With articles on skeleton frogs, ghost bats, and Satanic nightjars, Wikipedia has more spooky taxa than a graveyard has ghosts. In the new Spooky Species Contest, Tree of Life editors are turning Wikipedia into Spookypedia, working from a crowd-sourced list of taxa. There's still time to sign up! How can you let an article like Draculoides bramstokeri pass you by?

• The never-ending article title

September saw the creation of (takes deep inhalation) Cneoridium dumosum (Nuttall) Hooker F. Collected March 26, 1960, at an Elevation of about 1450 Meters on Cerro Quemazón, 15 Miles South of Bahía de Los Angeles, Baja California, México, Apparently for a Southeastward Range Extension of Some 140 Miles. Just two characters shy of Wikipedia's limit on article title length, Cneoridium dumosum...140 Miles now has the longest article title of any on English Wikipedia. In contrast to its verbose title, the journal article that is the subject of the article is only five words long.

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Tree of Life subprojects and task forces by start year and whether currently considered active or not

This month saw a vanishingly rare occurrence for the Tree of Life: a new WikiProject joined the fold. WikiProject Diptera, however, is also unusual in being a classroom project. Whether or not this project will stay active once the semester ends remains to be seen. It does not bode well, however, that WP:WikiProject Vespidae—a creation from the same instructor at St. Louis University—faded to obscurity shortly after the fall semester concluded in 2014. WikiProject Vespidae is defunct and now redirects to the Hymenoptera task force of WikiProject Insects.

Since 2014, the Tree of Life has seen a string of years where one or zero projects or task forces were created. The only projects and task forces created since then are WikiProject Animal anatomy (2014), Hymenoptera task force (2016), Bats task force (2017), WikiProject Hypericaceae (2018), and now WikiProject Diptera (2019). The year 2006 saw the greatest creation of WikiProjects and task forces, with fourteen still active and the remaining six as "semiactive", "inactive", or "defunct".

September DYKs

Enischnomyia fossil in Dominican amber

Lebombo wattle in the sand forest

Betula leopoldae leaf fossil

Pholiota squarrosoides

Lady Burton's rope squirrel

A child picks chili peppers in an Indonesian home garden.

• ... that the Natal cycad and the dune false currant are among the 1,900 endemic plant species found in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany Hotspot? (1 September)
• ... that the Ethiopian epauletted fruit bat uses its hind feet to comb its fur and its tongue to wash its face, wing membranes, and genital region? (3 September)
• ... that the scaly ground roller mostly eats earthworms and centipedes, but has been known to also eat frogs, lizards, and shrews? (4 September)
• ... that Kihaule's mouse shrew is named after the medical-entomological technician who collected the type specimen from the Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania? (5 September)
• ... that the bat fly Enischnomyia (pictured) was first described from a specimen fossilized with Vetufebrus malaria in its gut? (5 September)
• ... that Duthie's golden mole and the long-tailed forest shrew are among the wildlife of South Africa that are both endemic and "vulnerable"? (7 September)
• ... that the Lebombo wattle (pictured), the water ironplum, and the Zulu coshwood grow in the Southern African Sand Forest, where they are often swathed in pinhead orchids and other epiphytes? (8 September)
• ... that Zenker's fruit bat often forages in areas of forest where Haumania liebrechtsiana grows, a plant favoured by gorillas and chimpanzees? (8 September)
• ... that the hard seeds of the Guinea plum are dispersed by elephants, and crushed and eaten by Sanje mangabeys? (9 September)
• ... that the extinct birch Betula leopoldae (leaf fossil pictured) is named after conservationist Estella Leopold? (10 September)
• ... that the Namib day gecko can sprint at 2.5 m/s (8 ft/s) in bright light? (10 September)
• ... that there are believed to be fewer than 100 mature specimens of Dacrydium guillauminii, which is considered critically endangered? (11 September)
• ... that the parasite Enteromyxum scophthalmi causes a severe illness in farmed turbot for which no cure is known? (13 September)
• ... that the nymphs of the mayfly Ephemera simulans are able to burrow? (14 September)
• ... that the Asian garden dormouse can enter torpor, a state in which it may remain for several days? (14 September)
• ... that Alexander's bush squirrel is named after Lieutenant Boyd Alexander, a British Army officer, explorer, and ornithologist? (15 September)
• ... that the mushroom Pholiota squarrosoides (pictured) has decayed logs of the trees Acer saccharum and Tilia glabra in the Great Lakes region of the US? (15 September)
• ... that a dark form of the Angolan slender mongoose is found to the south of the Cunene River and a pale form to the north? (16 September)
• ... that clover grass used to grow in the Pacific Ocean, but has not been seen there since a severe storm in 1996? (16 September)
• ... that despite the Zulu serotine bat having a widespread distribution in Africa, it is not known where it roosts during the day? (17 September)
• ... that Lady Burton's rope squirrel (pictured) was named in honour of Isabel Burton, wife of British explorer Sir Richard Burton? (17 September)
• ... that there is a myth that the pieces of the broken tail of the slender glass lizard can grow into new lizards? (18 September)
• ... that Thomas's rope squirrel can communicate with other squirrels vocally or by stamping? (18 September)
• ... that the cut flesh of the bitter tooth mushroom smells of watermelon? (19 September)
• ... that although honeynut squash originated about forty years ago, it has only been in markets for four years? (19 September)
• ... that the phloem sap of Phyllanthus balgooyi contains up to 16.9 per cent nickel by weight, giving it a bright green color? (20 September)
• ... that although Schreber's yellow bat is believed to be an insectivore, the related white-bellied yellow bat has been observed to eat dead bats in captivity? (20 September)
• ... that nests of the black-tailed tree rat resemble those of the red-billed buffalo weaver? (21 September)
• ... that jackfruits and chili peppers (pictured) are among the many crops planted in Indonesian home gardens? (22 September)
• ... that the African tropical tree Pouteria adolfi-friedericii was named after a German explorer? (23 September)
• ... that the Celebes warty pig has been domesticated and introduced into other Indonesian islands? (23 September)
• ... that the metabolic rate of Rhoptropus bradfieldi is about a quarter of that of other desert lizards? (24 September)
• ... that the dune hairy-footed gerbil locates its burrows close to plants, where the roots stabilise the shifting sand? (28 September)

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DYK nomination of Blue Pilgrims

Hello! Your submission of Blue Pilgrims at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 20:29, 2 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Isotealia antarctica

On 4 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Isotealia antarctica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the nudibranch Tritoniella belli is avoided by several predatory starfishes but is inefficiently preyed on by the sea anemone Isotealia antarctica? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Isotealia antarctica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Isotealia antarctica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 4 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Tritoniella

On 4 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tritoniella, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the nudibranch Tritoniella belli is avoided by several predatory starfishes but is inefficiently preyed on by the sea anemone Isotealia antarctica? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Tritoniella), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 4 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Psychoda alternata

On 5 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Psychoda alternata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that larvae of the drain fly can be found in trickling filter systems used to process sewage? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Psychoda alternata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Psychoda alternata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Maile (talk) 00:02, 5 October 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211

Please see note on your DYK review. Yoninah (talk) 22:15, 6 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Sergiusz Toll

On 9 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sergiusz Toll, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Polish entomologist Sergiusz Toll amassed a collection of about 8,000 bird eggs and 12,000 butterflies and moths while in Bydgoszcz? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sergiusz Toll. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sergiusz Toll), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Scutigerella immaculata

On 10 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Scutigerella immaculata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the female garden symphylan stores sperm in its mouth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Scutigerella immaculata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Scutigerella immaculata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Samwalton9 (talk) 00:03, 10 October 2019 (UTC)

Could you reopen and extend?

Hi! Re:this close. You may not have noticed but we had just come to a local consensus on a move solution, and sought outside opinion which sends us make to square one. We need time to discuss a new target. Gleeanon409 (talk) 11:29, 10 October 2019 (UTC)

Relisted. There was strong opposition to overwriting the disambiguation page, but if you can find a new acceptable title, that's fine. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:38, 10 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Blue Pilgrims

Hello! Your submission of Blue Pilgrims at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 23:17, 12 October 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Northwestern Lumberman

Your input would be appreciated at the above DYK nomination. Thanks.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 09:47, 14 October 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Deathwatch beetle

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Deathwatch beetle you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Enwebb -- Enwebb (talk) 20:00, 14 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Hildegarde's tomb bat

On 15 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hildegarde's tomb bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hildegarde had a bat, a mouse and a shrew named in her honour? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hildegarde's tomb bat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hildegarde's tomb bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 15 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Hildegarde's broad-headed mouse

On 15 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hildegarde's broad-headed mouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hildegarde had a bat, a mouse and a shrew named in her honour? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hildegarde's broad-headed mouse), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 15 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Hildegarde's shrew

On 15 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hildegarde's shrew, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hildegarde had a bat, a mouse and a shrew named in her honour? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hildegarde's shrew), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 15 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Naked-rumped tomb bat

On 16 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Naked-rumped tomb bat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the naked-rumped tomb bat is among a number of species of bat that roost in different parts of the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Naked-rumped tomb bat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Naked-rumped tomb bat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 16 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Podostemum ceratophyllum

On 17 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Podostemum ceratophyllum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cause of the decline in hornleaf riverweed, a foundation species in swift-flowing rivers in North America, is unclear? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Podostemum ceratophyllum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Podostemum ceratophyllum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 17 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK Michael Hargrave

Hi ... I wouldn't usually request except for in this case. Unless a technical issue, may I kindly request to keep the image for dyk? Whispyhistory (talk) 08:16, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

@Whispyhistory: It's an interesting, historical picture but I basically omitted it because it did not identify which of the figures was him. There were several DYKs connected with medical students going to Bergen-Belsen. Did the group photograph for them appear on the main page, and has this image been used in any other DYK nominations? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:33, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply ...I may have become carried away with these students, but this is the last one for now. The big group image did appear on dyk, but this one has not. I'll clarify that Hargrave is second from right, the one with the glasses. His diary has this photo and has the names underneath in his own handwriting with MJ Hargrave under that figure second from the right, and this matches with the figure with glasses shaking hands with the dean in another picture, labelled with his name. If this appears complex, leave things as you have. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:07, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

I've moved it to Prep 4 and included the image. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:21, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

Thank you...I will add the page number etc later. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:29, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

We got overruled, see the DYK discussion page. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:19, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

Thank you @Cwmhiraeth: for trying. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:15, 20 October 2019 (UTC)

Prep 6 Hook

Saw your tweak here on the Rockwood Lodge hook. I would prefer that it would be switched back to "by". One of the keys to the article is that Lambeau's purchase of Rockwood Lodge ultimately contributed to his downfall. Even though Lambeau technically had to get the board's approval for the purchase, all of the sources are clear that he led the purchase. Take Christl's source: "Lambeau was the driving force behind the purchase, partly because he was a visionary and partly because his players were having a hard time finding housing in Green Bay. But the Packers’ board of directors unanimously voted to authorize $32,500 for the purchase in May 1946." Let me know what you think. « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 15:41, 22 October 2019 (UTC)

@Gonzo fan2007: OK, I have changed it back, but the reason I changed it in the first place was because it read as if he had purchased the property himself rather than the club purchasing it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:41, 22 October 2019 (UTC)

No problem, that's what I guessed your reason was. I'm open to other wordings, just couldn't think of anything that wouldn't repeat "Packers". « Gonzo fan2007 (talk) @ 18:22, 22 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Trogoderma variabile

On 23 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Trogoderma variabile, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the warehouse beetle usually develops within about two months, but may enter an active diapause and take two years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Trogoderma variabile. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Trogoderma variabile), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 23 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Parkia bicolor

On 24 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Parkia bicolor, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Parkia bicolor. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Parkia bicolor), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 01:08, 24 October 2019 (UTC)

Question re QPQ

I got your note regarding my DYK proposal for Elisabeth Revol. I am sorry that I didnt do a QPQ : How can I check a DYK submission for a QPQ? I have a hard time doing a QPQ exactly because of that -:) Thank you !--Wuerzele (talk) 12:36, 25 October 2019 (UTC)

@Wuerzele: Never mind, someone donated a review on your behalf so you do not need to do a review this time. The article is now in the queue and should appear on the main page on 27 October. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:52, 25 October 2019 (UTC)

Thank you, Cwmhiraeth, but honestly I do want to know how to check for a QPQ!--Wuerzele (talk) 13:04, 25 October 2019 (UTC)

@Wuerzele: Basically you choose an article on the DYK nominations page that has not yet been reviewed, there are usually plenty near the bottom of the page. When you click "Review or comment" you will see a list of things you should check. You can use the "Reviewer's template", included in a green box, if you wish. You can use the link to "Earwig's Copyvio Detector" in the toolbox at top right to check for copyvios. It's not difficult, give it a try! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:39, 25 October 2019 (UTC)

Thank you again, Cwmhiraeth. I think I was misunderstood. I meant, that I do not know how to check if an editor who submits a DYK has submitted a QPQ. Do you look at their contribution history or what ?--Wuerzele (talk) 22:29, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

@Wuerzele: On the DYK nominations page you will see that most DYK hooks are followed by "*Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/...", if the nominator has done a QPQ. Clicking on that link shows you the QPQ review which means you can check whether it was adequate. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:05, 6 November 2019 (UTC)

Reopening move discussion

Hi! You recently closed the move request at Talk:Nation (Bad Wolves album) as no consensus. This was the totally right choice based on the discussion, however I've realized that the discussion failed to account that the policy cited specifically notes that titles should not be invented [[[editors should choose among styles already in common use (not invent new ones|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Capital_letters#Composition_titles]])), but the current title is completely unused in any source. It seems silly to create a whole new move discussion to raise this point, but it certainly seems important to address. Would it be worth reopening/relisting to add this point, or should I start a new discussion later on?--Yaksar (let's chat) 02:40, 26 October 2019 (UTC)

@Yaksar: I have reopened and relisted the discussion. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:15, 26 October 2019 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Deathwatch beetle

The article Deathwatch beetle you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Deathwatch beetle for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Enwebb -- Enwebb (talk) 15:41, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Brants's whistling rat

Hello! Your submission of Brants's whistling rat at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 23:09, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Dienerella filum

On 30 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dienerella filum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that infestations of the common plaster beetle have caused hygiene problems in a hospital? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dienerella filum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dienerella filum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 30 October 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Halloween darter

On 31 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Halloween darter, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the common name of the Halloween darter refers to the orange and black coloration that individuals develop during the breeding season? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Halloween darter. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Halloween darter), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 31 October 2019 (UTC)

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Saw your vote here. I added multiple reliable sources to the article to make it quite clear that he handily passes WP:NMUSIC. Ten Pound Hammer • ^{(What did I screw up now?)} 04:41, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

WikiCup 2019 November newsletter

The WikiCup is over for another year! Our Champion this year is Adam Cuerden (submissions), who over the course of the competition has amassed 91 featured pictures, including 32 in the final round. Our finalists this year were:

1. Adam Cuerden (submissions) with 964 points
2. Lee Vilenski (submissions) with 899 points
3. Casliber (submissions) with 817 points
4. Kosack (submissions) with 691 points
5. SounderBruce (submissions) with 388 points
6. Enwebb (submissions) with 146 points
7. Usernameunique (submissions) with 145 points
8. HaEr48 (submissions) with 74 points

All those who reached the final will win awards. The following special awards will be made based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or in the event of a tie, to the overall leader in this field. Awards will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!

• Casliber (submissions) wins the featured article prize, for a total of 7 FAs during the course of the competition.
• Lee Vilenski (submissions) wins the good article prize, for 14 GAs in round 5.
• Yashthepunisher (submissions) wins the featured list prize, for 4 FLs overall.
• Adam Cuerden (submissions) wins the featured picture prize, for 91 FPs overall.
• MPJ-DK (submissions) wins the topic prize, for 7 articles in good topics in round 2.
• Lee Vilenski (submissions) wins the DYK prize, for 14 did you know articles in round 5.
• Muboshgu (submissions) wins the ITN prize, for 7 in the news articles in round 1.
• Ed! (submissions) wins the reviewer prize, for 56 good article reviews in round 1.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved much this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition, not forgetting User:Jarry1250, who runs the scoring bot.

We have opened a scoring discussion on whether the rules and scoring need adjustment. Please have your say. Next year's competition will begin on 1 January. You are invited to sign up to participate; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors, and we hope to see you all in the 2020 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. Godot13, Sturmvogel 66, Vanamonde and Cwmhiraeth 14:18, 2 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Brants's whistling rat

On 3 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brants's whistling rat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Brants's whistling rat (illustration shown) seldom ventures more than 1 foot (30 cm) from one of the many entrances to its burrow? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brants's whistling rat. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Brants's whistling rat), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 3 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK units change

I thought I was responding to a request at WP:ERRORS, but the comment no longer applied because the DYK set switched over, and I edited your hook by mistake . The same logic should apply, but I wanted to let you know in case you objected to the change. Kees08 (Talk) 01:18, 3 November 2019 (UTC)

October 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

October 2019—Issue 007

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Meinhard Michael Moser‎ by J Milburn Paleocene by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by Casliber Clussexx Three D Grinchy Glee by Hunter Kahn, reviewed by Valereee Halloween darter by Enwebb and Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by J Milburn Deathwatch beetle by Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by Enwebb

Newly nominated content

King brown snake by Casliber Paleocene by Dunkleosteus77 Megarachne by Ichthyovenator List of canids by PresN Devils Hole pupfish by Enwebb Dryomyza anilis by AnuBalasubramanian Plasmodium knowlesi by Ajpolino Black coral by Aven13

News at a Glance

• The first Spooky Species Contest wrapped up this week. Two articles were promoted to Good Article as a result (Halloween darter and Deathwatch beetle) and three Did You Know hooks on Halloween were related to the contest (Halloween darter, skeleton frog, and Coffin Cave mold beetle. Two new articles were created, including Longan witches broom-associated virus and Boophis popi, the skeleton frog species that appeared at DYK.
• The 2020 Community Wishlist Survey is live (focusing on non-Wikipedia content projects), with two proposals so far for WikiSpecies. The Wikimedia Foundation will prioritize the top 5 proposals across all sister projects.
• The 2019 WikiCup has finally concluded, with Casliber taking home the bronze. The bulk of their points this round came from two Featured Articles: rock parrot and western yellow robin.

Alphabet Soup: Explaining DYK, GA, FA, and More

By request from another editor, this month I wrote an overview of ways that content is featured on Wikipedia. Below I have outlined some of the processes for getting content featured:

Did You Know (DYK)

What is it: A way for articles to appear on the main page of Wikipedia. A short hook in the format of "Did you know...that ___" presents unusual and interesting facts to the reader, hopefully making the reader want to click through to the article

How it works: The DYK process has fairly low barriers for participation. The eligibility criteria are few and relatively easy to meet. Some important guidelines:

• To be eligible, article is either new (newly created or moved to mainspace), a 5x expansion, or passed a GA review. Its creation, expansion, or promotion to GA must have been in the past 7 days.
• Article must be long enough, with more than 1,500 characters of prose (this doesn't include embedded lists)
  • I find Shubinator's DYKcheck script useful in determining whether an article is eligible for nomination.

The process for creating the nomination is somewhat tedious. Instructions can be found here (official instructions) and here ("quick and nice" guide to DYK). Experience is the best teacher here, so don't be afraid to try and fail a few times. The last few DYK nominations I've done, however, have been with the help of SD0001's DYK-helper script, which makes the process a bit more streamlined (you create the template from a popup box on the article; created template is automatically transcluded to nominations page and article talk page)

Once your nomination is created and transcluded, it will need to be reviewed. The reviewer will check that the article meets the eligibility criteria, that the hook is short enough, cited, and interesting, and that other requirements are met, such as for images. If you've been credited with more than 5 DYKs, the reviewer will also check that you've reviewed someone else's nomination for each article that you nominate. This is called QPQ (quid pro quo). You can check how many credited DYKs you've had here to see if QPQ is required for you to nominate an article for DYK.

Good Article (GA)

What it is: A peer review process to determine that an article meets a set of criteria. This adds a symbol to the top of the article. About 1 in 200 articles on Wikipedia is a GA.

How it works: You follow the instructions to nominate an article, placing a template on its talk page. Anyone can nominate an article—you don't have to be a major contributor, though it is considered polite to inform the major contributors that you are nominating the article. The article is added to a queue to await a review. In the ToL, it seems that reviews happen pretty quickly, thanks to our dedicated members. Once the review begins, the reviewer will offer suggestions to help the article meet the 6 GA criteria. Upon addressing all concerns, the reviewer will pass the article, and voilà! Good Article!

Advice to a first-time nominator: Look at other Good Articles in related areas before nominating. If you're unsure about nominating, consider posting to the talk page of your project to see what other editors think. You can also have a more experienced editor co-nominate the article with you.

Featured Article (FA)

What it is: An exhaustive peer review to determine that an articles meets the criteria. This adds a to the top of the article. About 1 in 1,000 articles on Wikipedia is a FA.

How it works: You follow the instructions to nominate an article, placing a template on its talk page. Nominated articles are usually GAs already. Uninvolved editors can nominate, though the article's regular editors should be consulted first. Several editors will come by offering feedback, eventually supporting or opposing promotion to FA. A coordinator will determine if there is consensus to promote the article to FA. For an editor's first FA, spot checks to verify that the sources support the text are conducted.

Advice to a first-time nominator: The Featured Article Candidate (FAC) process is a bit intimidating, but several steps can make your first one easier (speaking as someone who has exactly one). If you also did the GA nomination of the article, you can ask the reviewer for "extra" feedback beyond the GA criteria. You can also formally request a peer review and/or a copy edit from the Guild of Copy Editors to check for content and mechanics. First-time nominators are encouraged to seek the help of a mentor for a higher likelihood of passing their first FAC.

Good and Featured Topics (GT and FT)

What it is: It took me a while to realize we even had GT and FT on Wikipedia, as they are not very common relative to GA and FA. Both GT and FT are collections of related articles of high quality (all articles at GA or FA, all lists at Featured List). GT/FT have to be at least 3 articles with no obvious gaps in coverage of the topic, along with other criteria. For GT, all articles have to be GA quality and all lists must be FL. For FT, at least half the articles must be FA or FL, with the remaining articles at GA.

How it works: Follow the nomination procedures for creating a new topic or adding an article to an existing topic. Other editors weigh in to support or oppose the proposal. Coordinators determine if there is consensus to promote to GT/FT.

Advice to a first-time nominator: There are very few GT/FT in Tree of Life (5 GT and 11 FT). Most of the legwork appears to be improving a cohesive set of articles to GA/FA.

October DYKs

Female apple maggot

• ... that the silk made by webspinners is produced from glands on their forelegs? (1 October)
• ... that falguera, a plant known from only one valley in Spain, is threatened by rock climbers and by road maintenance? (1 October)
• ... that the nudibranch Tritoniella belli is avoided by several predatory starfishes but is inefficiently preyed on by the sea anemone Isotealia antarctica? (5 October)
• ... that larvae of the drain fly can be found in trickling filter systems used to process sewage? (6 October)
• ... that the correct spelling of "liliifolia" in the name of the orchid Liparis liliifolia has been debated for decades? (7 October)
• ... that Polish entomologist Sergiusz Toll amassed a collection of about 8,000 bird eggs and 12,000 butterflies and moths while in Bydgoszcz? (10 October)
• ... that the female garden symphylan stores sperm in its mouth? (11 October)
• ... that adult apple maggot flies (example pictured) use their wing patterns defensively to mimic spiders? (15 October)
• ... that Hildegarde had a bat, a mouse and a shrew named in her honour? (16 October)
• ... that the naked-rumped tomb bat is among a number of species of bat that roost in different parts of the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt? (17 October)
• ... that the cause of the decline in hornleaf riverweed, a foundation species in swift-flowing rivers in North America, is unclear? (18 October)
• ... that botanist Betty Flint continued research in a voluntary capacity at Lincoln University and Landcare Research until she was 100 years old? (23 October)
• ... that the gut bacteria of Drosophila subobscura can influence its mating behavior? (23 October)
• ... that the warehouse beetle usually develops within about two months, but may enter an active diapause and take two years? (24 October)
• ... that the nectar-rich flowers of the African locust-bean are visited by bats, dormice, and pottos? (25 October)
• ... that populations of the russet rice rat have been shown to have a monogamous mating system? (30 October)
• ... that infestations of the common plaster beetle have caused hygiene problems in a hospital? (31 October)
• ... that a tree at least 700 years old, reputedly planted by Robert the Bruce, was destroyed by an arson attack in 2004?
• ... that structural biologist Erica Ollmann Saphire traveled to Africa to observe rodents in the field in order to study how viruses like Ebola are spread? (31 October)
• ... that the Coffin Cave mold beetle may not actually be found in Coffin Cave? (31 October)
• ... that the skeleton frog Boophis popi can be identified by its bright red irises? (31 October)
• ... that the common name of the Halloween darter refers to the orange and black coloration that individuals develop during the breeding season? (31 October)

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New Page Review newsletter November 2019

Hello Cwmhiraeth,

This newsletter comes a little earlier than usual because the backlog is rising again and the holidays are coming very soon.

Getting the queue to 0

There are now 803 holders of the New Page Reviewer flag! Most of you requested the user right to be able to do something about the huge backlog but it's still roughly less than 10% doing 90% of the work. Now it's time for action.
Exactly one year ago there were 'only' 3,650 unreviewed articles, now we will soon be approaching 7,000 despite the growing number of requests for the NPR user right. If each reviewer soon does only 2 reviews a day over five days, the backlog will be down to zero and the daily input can then be processed by every reviewer doing only 1 review every 2 days - that's only a few minutes work on the bus on the way to the office or to class! Let's get this over and done with in time to relax for the holidays.
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Our next newsletter will announce the winners of some really cool awards.

Coordinator

Admin Barkeep49 has been officially invested as NPP/NPR coordinator by a unanimous consensus of the community. This is a complex role and he will need all the help he can get from other experienced reviewers.

This month's refresher course

Paid editing is still causing headaches for even our most experienced reviewers: This official Wikipedia article will be an eye-opener to anyone who joined Wikipedia or obtained the NPR right since 2015. See The Hallmarks to know exactly what to look for and take time to examine all the sources.

Tools

• It is now possible to select new pages by date range. This was requested by reviewers who want to patrol from the middle of the list.
• It is now also possible for accredited reviewers to put any article back into the New Pages Feed for re-review. The link is under 'Tools' in the side bar.

Reviewer Feedback

Would you like feedback on your reviews? Are you an experienced reviewer who can give feedback to other reviewers? If so there are two new feedback pilot programs. New Reviewer mentorship will match newer reviewers with an experienced reviewer with a new reviewer. The other program will be an occasional peer review cohort for moderate or experienced reviewers to give feedback to each other. The first cohort will launch November 13.

Second set of eyes

• Not only are New Page Reviewers the guardians of quality of new articles, they are also in a position to ensure that pages are being correctly tagged for deletion and maintenance and that new authors are not being bitten. This is an important feature of your work, especially while some routine tagging for deletion can still be carried out by non NPR holders and inexperienced users. Read about it at the Monitoring the system section in the tutorial. If you come across such editors doing good work, don't hesitate to encourage them to apply for NPR.
• Do be sure to have our talk page on your watchlist. There are often items that require reviewers' special attention, such as to watch out for pages by known socks or disruptive editors, technical issues and new developments, and of course to provide advice for other reviewers.

Arbitration Committee

The annual ArbCom election will be coming up soon. All eligible users will be invited to vote. While not directly concerned with NPR, Arbcom cases often lead back to notability and deletion issues and/or actions by holders of advanced user rights.

Community Wish list

There is to be no wish list for WMF encyclopedias this year. We thank Community Tech for their hard work addressing our long list of requirements which somewhat overwhelmed them last year, and we look forward to a successful completion.

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DYK for Rhynocoris longifrons

On 4 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhynocoris longifrons, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the assassin bug Rhynocoris longifrons will feed on moth larvae in preference to sap-sucking pests? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhynocoris longifrons. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhynocoris longifrons), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Review

You removed a critic's excellent (because short!) review of Renatus Mészár's acting and voice as "unwanted". Perhaps the translation isn't exactly what the original means? "macht aus seinem Hagen ein auch stimmlich fulminant beglaubigtes Psychogramm", machine translation: "turns his Hagen into a psychogram that is also brilliantly vocally certified", - now "certified" is wrong, it's more "credible also by the voice", and fulminant is not "brilliant" but rather "strong, convincing" (and I thought it would be a word in English ...). - With more time, I'll look for something easier to translate. The same review has two sentences about him in other roles. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:41, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

(talk page watcher) @Gerda Arendt: Right, as ever: Fulminant is not just a word in English but an article of its own  :) ——SN54129 07:46, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

• @Gerda Arendt: I planned to promote the hook, but then noticed that you already had a hook in the set I was building. "A reviewer noted that managed a pychogram of Hagen with fulminant voice" is neither grammatically correct nor conveyed any useful information to me, and I had already asked you to rephrase it on the DYK nominations page. You are welcome to replace it with something comprehensible. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:50, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Can we discuss the limits of my English here, please. Is "Psychogramm" a word that doesn't translate, a "detailed study of the psychology of the character" perhaps? ... and how about "beglaubigt" meaning that the voice supported that psychological image of the character convincingly? Is perhaps "managed" too sloppy for "had the ability to deliver"? or what else? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:04, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

@Gerda Arendt: Neither "pychogram" nor "fulminant" are words in common English use. I don't know what they mean and they may be a bit pretentious. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:42, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

I understood that much but need what is used in common English. Which word do we have for "detailed study of the psychology of the character", - or do we need a long phrase? Which word for "fulminant" would please you? ... "explosive character"? ... or how would you describre a rich ringing voice? - but would people who read the source saying "fulminant" make the connection? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:59, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

I guess he meant that Renatus Mészár had got inside the character well. Personally I would leave the sentence out (or quote it in German). Guten nacht! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 21:12, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the lesson. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:23, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Der Ring in Minden, appeared today, thank you for participating in finding the best hook, "... to listen to the music at the end" which would be a good motto ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:17, 7 December 2019 (UTC)

Colin Larkin (writer) Move

Dear Cwmhiraeth. I received a notification by email about this page move -- first off I am a totally inexperienced wiki user so please don't think my question is stupid. In looking at your change I notice there are three Colin Larkin's - the writer (me), the footballer (not me) and Colin Larkin (also me). My daft question is -- will this affect the many existing references to my books or will the references be different. I was told by another editor a few years ago that if I were to add anything with my name I must always put Colin Larkin (writer). I have also noticed that in the Editing Section it always has the (writer) bit added. From now on does this continue or will it automatically disappear (like I said I have no idea how the actual software works), or if a book reference is added do I or any other Editor have to put the reference as Colin Larkin (writer) or Colin Larkin.

Apologies for labouring my question. If you do respond keep it simple please!

Kind regards Colin LarkinColin Larkin (talk) 15:51, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

@Colin Larkin: A discussion was held on the talk page of your article as to whether the title "Colin Larkin (writer)" was necessary or whether Colin Larker was sufficient. It was decided that you were the "primary topic", that is readers would be more likely to be searching for you rather than anyone else with an identical name. As a result of that discussion I moved the page to the simple title Colin Larkin. I then created Colin Larkin (writer) as a redirect, which will automatically send readers to your article (if for example they had been told previously that that was the correct way to find your article). If you click on this alternative link you will be redirected to your proper article, but when you get there you may notice in small characters at top left (Redirected from Colin Larkin (writer))). Clicking on the "Colin Larkin (writer)" bit of this will show you what really is on the redirect page. The purpose of these complex manoeuvres is to retain the history of the articles for copyright reasons. I hope this explanation clarifies things. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:20, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Looking again at your question about book references, a simple "Colin Larkin" will suffice. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:27, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Colin Larkin. I may have misunderstood your question, but I will try to explain how the links work. There is an article about the writer Colin Larkin and a redirect Colin Larkin (writer) which sends the reader to the page Colin Larkin because they are about the same topic, so one is redundant. There is also an article on a footballer of the same name. That article is disambiguated by (footballer), so readers can find the correct article when looking for information about the footballer. These article titles do not affect the content of the articles in any externally significant way.

What happens in really simplified terms, is that if anyone puts the link Colin Larkin in a wikipedia article, the software makes a link that takes the user directly to the article Colin Larkin. If they write the link as Colin Larkin (writer), the software makes a link that goes to Colin Larkin (writer) and that makes a link to Colin Larkin with a delay in the order of microseconds, maybe less. It may happen that someone will substitute a direct link for a redirect, but from a practical point of view, no-one will notice the difference.

In answer to your final question, it does not matter much which link is used, they both go to the same place. Colin Larkin is recommended as it is the direct link. Cheers, · · · Peter Southwood ^(talk): 19:11, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks @Pbsouthwood:, we were both answering the question at the same time. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:24, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

I was concerned that previous edits would disappear, but I understand the difference is the same.Colin Larkin (talk) 23:09, 4 November 2019 (UTC)Colin Larkin (talk) 23:10, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	Thanks for picking up a redlink in the tricolored bat article and turning it into Usnea trichodea. Fantastic work, as usual! Enwebb (talk) 16:53, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

@Enwebb: Thank you for your kind words. I thought it interesting about the bat roosting in the lichen and have nominated it for DYK with that fact as the hook. If the bat GA gets finished in time, the hook could be a two article collaboration. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:33, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Rauvolfia vomitoria

On 5 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rauvolfia vomitoria, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that poison devil's-pepper has been used both as rat poison and as a traditional medicine for humans? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rauvolfia vomitoria. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rauvolfia vomitoria), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/W. A. Fry

Hi, I reserved a slot for this in Prep 2. Could you promote it? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 13:59, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Done. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:10, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks! Yoninah (talk) 18:53, 5 November 2019 (UTC)

Spooky Species Barnstar

		The Spooky Species Barnstar
		Delighted that you participated in this year's Spooky Species Contest, and congrats for scoring the most points! Thanks for making Wikipedia a bit more ghoulish :) Enwebb (talk) 00:19, 7 November 2019 (UTC)

@Enwebb: Thank you, and thank you also for taking the initiative in encouraging others to participate in the Tree of Life part of Wikipedia. The contest may have been too specialised for some, but I enjoyed it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:43, 7 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Eyprepocnemis plorans

On 9 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eyprepocnemis plorans, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lamenting grasshopper seems to be expanding its range northwards in Italy, possibly as a result of climate change? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eyprepocnemis plorans. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Eyprepocnemis plorans), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Module moves

Hi Cwmhiraeth, thanks for closing Template_talk:LACMTA_icon#Requested_move_31_October_2019. Just as a note, when you move modules a redirect does not get left behind and it breaks existing invocations. You just need to edit the relevant template to use the new name. Wug·a·po·des​ 01:28, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for the heads-up. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:44, 9 November 2019 (UTC)

Holy Isle/Holy Island

You closed Talk:Holy Isle, Firth of Clyde#Requested move 26 October 2019 as simply "No consensus" but I don't think that was appropriate. The reason for the move was that the island is called "Holy Island" and I cited multiple reliable sources for that (OS, EB and HHS are probably most authoritative). Nobody had opposed calling this "Holy Island" but one editor had opposed to using "Scotland" as the qualifier due to the existence of Eileach an Naoimh. Can I suggest you change this to "Consensus to call this "Holy Island" but no consensus to change the "Firth of Clyde" qualifier thus moved to Holy Island, Firth of Clyde". Crouch, Swale (talk) 17:15, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

@Crouch, Swale: I guess you are right, and I will revise my close. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:46, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

Thanks this did seem like a case of WP:NOGOODOPTIONS where the more general qualifier was opposed but not the different name. Per WP:RENOM if someone wanted to propose using "Scotland" as the qualifier they should probably wait a while but if someone thinks "North Ayrshire" is best it could probably be nominated straight away.

Additionally when you close an RM as "No consensus" could you please use an edit summary describing that rather than "page not moved", since when I saw you're 1st close a while ago I thought it was closed as "Not moved", thanks. Crouch, Swale (talk) 20:06, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

I can do that. This RM had already been relisted once, so I did not want to relist it again. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:16, 10 November 2019 (UTC)

It didn't need relisting since I'm OK with the qualifier but if someone else wanted to change that a new RM could be used. Crouch, Swale (talk) 11:04, 11 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Xyloterinus

On 11 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xyloterinus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that each Xyloterinus politus larva has its own individual cradle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xyloterinus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Xyloterinus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 11 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Rhynocoris marginatus

On 12 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhynocoris marginatus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the assassin bug Rhynocoris marginatus injects venomous saliva into its prey to paralyse it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhynocoris marginatus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhynocoris marginatus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 12 November 2019 (UTC)

A survey to improve the community consultation outreach process

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DYK for Guibourtia tessmannii

On 14 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Guibourtia tessmannii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the bark of Guibourtia tessmannii is much esteemed in traditional medicine and is often removed from living trees? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Guibourtia tessmannii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Guibourtia tessmannii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

Talk:The Morning Show (American TV series)#Requested move 3 November 2019

I would encourage you to consider reclosing this as "Not moved" rather than "No consensus". A "No consensus" result applies when there are roughly equal !votes and arguments either way. In this case 7–2 against moving, with probably the stronger arguments on the "against moving" side. Thanks. --IJBall (contribs • talk) 13:49, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

According to the closing instructions, there are three possible outcomes to a requested move, "Consensus to not move", "No consensus" or "Moved", and in this case, "No consensus" is the best option in my opinion. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:30, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

It's not – "Consensus not to move" or "Not moved" is the correct "closing" outcome in this case. --IJBall (contribs • talk) 19:28, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

Let's see what Paine Ellsworth (talk · contribs) thinks. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:36, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for asking! Seems as if the nom's !vote was forgotten above, and while vote counts are only a starting point, the oppose/support ratio was 7/3. Considering the rationales, the decision that there was no general agreement seems within the closer's discretion. "No consensus" is a good call. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 19:57, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

Meh – it's not just a "vote count": you're supposed to also look at the strength of the arguments. All things considered, there was a consensus was in favor of "not moving". --IJBall (contribs • talk) 20:11, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

To editor IJBall: is there any special reason for you to challenge a decision that essentially means that the article will not be renamed? What do you see as the point of contention for a decision that is in favor of the opposers' wishes and judgements? P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 21:41, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

1) Accuracy. 2) A "no consensus" results means there's no prejeudice against a later RM along the same lines, while a "Not moved" would very much work against that. It was clear in this case, when you look at the discussion, and look at the timeline, that the ultimate consensus was very much against a move to just "TV series" disambiguation. --IJBall (contribs • talk) 22:17, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

1) You might be right; however, it still seems to be well within closer's discretion. 2) Meh right back atcha. Maybe there'll be a new RM, maybe not. If there is, and the nom garners consensus for a rename, then bye-bye current name. It might also result in either not moved or no consensus, as well. Wikipedians do not have crystal balls. P. I. Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there 00:09, 15 November 2019 (UTC)

AFDs feedback

I noticed your request for feedback at wp:ORCP and others' direction that maybe ORCP purpose not being furthered there, and that discussion should be done at your Talk page. I hope you may find this vaguely helpful.

I do recognize your name, primarily from AFDs I think, and i have a favorable impression of your contributions/perspective. I browsed in your AFDs, looking especially for ones where we both might have commented. (Is there a way to search/list all AFDs where we intersected? There probably is but I don't currently know of one. Maybe a general edit intersection tool not specific to AFDs would find them pretty well.) And more looking at ones where the AFDd article was not deleted, so that I could see more.

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of tourist attractions in Helsinki is one where we both commented. Not saying this is better, but my commenting was stronger / more opinionated / possibly controversial to be criticizing the deletion nominator directly. Your comments there and at several others including:

• Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Alcatraz water tower
• Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/West Otago

were not comments that I disagree with, but I will say they seem kind of follow-on-like, not hugely contributing, perhaps conservative. Given the ORCP discussion, i wonder if your AFD participation is maybe a bit too much with a mind to building a record of success. Relative to an emphasis on your trying to make a difference, to exercise leadership say, to influence outcomes, to save articles on topics worth saving, to see to the deletion of articles where deletion helps Wikipedia. I guess I would like to see, more than I do, some more tangible, more definable influences/effects of your participation in AFDs.

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Bridge over Fountain Creek (Manitou Avenue) is another where we agreed, your view there is perfectly wise. I went out of my way a little bit more there to do a little work, setting up an anchor target i guess, to help the outcome be chosen. In Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/National Students' Union of India (kept) and Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of fictional black conservatives in the United States (deleted) your !votes are quite reasonable. I'm not seeing where I actively disagree with you.

Of course later !votes in a discussion do help in the process, and I certainly do have pile-on type !votes in my record where I don't really add much. But I think my record of AFDs includes many where I had a substantial effect. Sometimes early on, directing the AFD to a relatively early closure. Sometimes late, where my disagreement and apparently decent-enough arguments have several times turned around decisions headed the other way. I know that I do bring some "points of view" to AFDs, not in a bad way (not i suppose wp:POV; it is okay/good for a person to have a point of view). One perspective that has emerged for me, in my participation, is my often disagreeing with thrust towards outright deletion, when alternatives to deletion do exist or could exist. I sometimes create a sensible-to-have list-article so that a given article at AFD can be merged to there and have an appropriately low level of coverage in wikipedia, rather than being deleted. I take seriously the value of saving past edits/information in the contributions that may only be preserved in edit histories at what become redirects, say, but might become useful again when a topic is revived. To communicate and better develop views that I found myself repeating, I eventually created a few deletion-related essays including wp:TNTTNT and wp:ITSACASTLE, and i have some more in the works. Both of those were themselves nominated for deletion but kept, and I think those deletion discussions were helpful for communicating/influencing some of the editors whose opinions I was generally disagreeing with. What I am asserting is that I have developed some perspectives that I think are worth sharing, and I am trying to influence the general course of AFDs being nominated or not, and what happens if they are, and editors involved. My sampling of your AFDs is small and I would probably not be seeing generalities that may be valid, that reflect some bigger thrust(s) of your AFD contributions. I think my commenting this way is making me sound arrogant and proud of my own stuff, and perhaps that is truish and baddish, but still I think that should not completely negate my general comment here. Maybe it boils down to me being a bit more inclined towards rashness and boldness, and liking more over-the-top discourse, vs. your appearing to be more middle-of-the-pack but being experienced and wise, and who knows maybe more influential, perhaps, i don't know. In general I do have a good opinion of you, and I think your participation is constructive, and I just want say, I guess, is that I'd like to see more of you. I'd like to see where you are coming from, what you are doing, what your vision is, as you are now quite experienced and capable of having and sharing "vision", whatever that may be.

I did see one AFD where you agreed with Keeping, partly to help a new contributor, to not give them an unnecessarily bad early experience in Wikipedia. I heartily agree with sentiment of that; i think we oughta get some statement/ratification of that into AFD policy (perhaps a nearly automatic exemption/deferral for a good faith new contributor's effort, with a tickler list for the topics to be revisited a year in the future?).

But even if this comment is fairish, it doesn't necessarily transfer over to anything about succeeding in an RFA. I am not an admin, am not greatly familiar with RFAs, can't comment on which "way to be" with AFDs is better for RFA purposes. Also, maybe it is best not to reveal personal political views, say, and likewise it could arguably be better to have indiscernable points of view. But I think there is obviously enough wrong with so many individual AFDs and with the overall processes of AFD, that you _should_ have some points of view to share. Again, probably this doesn't help, but I hope it might be. And I am glad you are contributing and that you are considering becoming an admin and I admire that you are out there asking for feedback. cheers, and good luck, --Doncram (talk) 21:25, 15 November 2019 (UTC)

@Doncram: Thank you for your detailed and very thoughtful comments. I think your insight into my participation in AfD is spot on. I tend to be cautious and not step out of line, only choosing to participate in AFDs where I am generally in agreement with the views of others. Basically I am an article creator and feel empathy with other article creators who find their newly created article proposed for deletion. I take part in AfDs as a duty and to increase my understanding of notability issues rather than because I want to get rid of dubious articles. I do not find myself in complete agreement with some of the criteria, but realise that they have to be adhered to. For example, there could be a sand and gravel company with a vast turnover that does not attract media attention and therefore does not meet our criteria even though it is of importance to the economy. In contrast, I remember one small company I nominated at AfD, a startup manufacturer of women's bras that had attracted attention for introducing the apparently novel idea of sizing the cups in half sizes; that one was retained! I would like to see some sort of turnover/size/employee number/length of establishment criteria introduced. And I avoid anything to do with modern culture, especially music, and sportspeople. So basically, I am not sufficiently interested in deletion to spend a great deal of time delving deep into articles that have been nominated at AfD. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:49, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

Hi, i am glad you don't mind my comments, and thanks for chatting! Thinking more, i guess by this i learn more about myself, and how i view/participate in AFD. I skim the listings in the "places and transportation" category there (and less often in "organizations"), and i look for any that jump out to me as probably about a legitimate topic. Then I am willing to put in a !vote and comment, without doing much research besides a very quick google search. Less often will i do much more research. I am thinking i "add value" sometimes from having relatively informed perspective about some things, or from doing a search on a likely alternative name that the deletion nominator has ignored, or similar. Not about sportspeople or music! I guess i like to "make a splash" and make a difference by turning a deletion discussion around to save some article, maybe being sort of argumentative, seeing AFDs as forums where it is okay-to-be-a-bit-contentious, in a mini-competition that will be ended by a judge soon. I figure regulars can handle a little sharp elbowing, but I do feel badly for newish good-faith editors who are having all of their work up for deletion. I am inclined to be an "inclusionist", though I understand it is necessary to prune away too-trivial, too-promotional stuff, just that is more for others than me. And about your way of participating, I think you actually are very helpful in your way, coming in as a solid, reasonable !vote that actually is helping to really settle many decisions. I think you have accumulated some goodwill and reputation from being conservative and solid, when you do step in. It takes multiple people playing different roles for the AFD function to get done. I do think you are not merely "piling on" to run up a good score in wp:AFDSTATS. For your future RFA, maybe you can describe how you are helping constructively in this way, which would go towards explaining your very high "match rate" with final outcomes, as opposed to someone merely trying to get a high rate. Or I would be happy to comment along these lines, say in a co-nomination statement or an early !voter in your future RFA. So let me know if/when that is happening, if i could be any help. I am glad u r contributing in AFD. Hey, i guess you are from Wales. I bin dare meself, well actually just on the train from London to the ferry point towards Ireland. It is pretty! cheers, --Doncram (talk) 19:50, 16 November 2019 (UTC)

I have visited the United States twice, for a total of about three hours! My experience was restricted to a transit hall without any seating at an airport at Orlando, and a brief trip to a mailbox across the border from British Columbia with Canadian friends who used the US postal service in preference to the Canadian postal service. I was looking at your user page and agree with much of what you are saying there. Editor acquisition and retention is important to the project and is not helped by what you describe as "the bullying and harassment, which goes on too often". However, I don't think I want to discuss that just now, because it is quite pertinent to my RfA, if that goes ahead. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:02, 17 November 2019 (UTC)

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DYK nomination of Elatobium abietinum

Hello! Your submission of Elatobium abietinum at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Morgan695 (talk) 15:34, 19 November 2019 (UTC)

RM error

Please be careful not to turn on the "move without redirect" option when closing RMs. That's generally only used in round-robin moves, and in the rare case that an old name must be suppressed for some policy reason. I re-created Talk:Ingroups and outgroups as a {{R from move}}. Post-move talk page redirects should exist so that incoming links (e.g. to the RMs themselves) do not break and turn red.  — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ 😼  12:24, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

@SMcCandlish: That particular move was complicated by the assortment of spellings, with or without hyphens and plurals, of ingroups and outgroups. In general, when making round robin moves, I don't leave redirects when initiating any of the moves. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:51, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

Fortunately, we have a bot that fixes double-redirs after usually just a few minutes. Manual fixing of various spelling redirs isn't needed (other than perhaps tweaks to certain rcat templates). I know what you mean with round-robins, it's just in this case the end result needed a redir from the original page to new page and orig. talk page to new talk page. :-)  — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ 😼  00:01, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

Prep 3

Hi, there's a special occasion hook waiting to go into Prep 3. I moved some things around to make room for it. Best, Yoninah (talk) 13:41, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I'll wait until the new hook has been given a tick. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:02, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

ORCP

Cwmhiraeth, I wanted to respond to your ORCP poll but since I don't have an assessment of your chances I thought it'd be better placed here. I would urge you to run, if you had a well-respected nominator and made an up-front statement about the prior interaction issues. I was one of those who did oppose you then for that reason but I would change that to Support today. If you wait until, Spring and can say truthfully then "it was two years ago and I haven't had any problems since then" (something I have no doubt would then be true) I think many would also change. The need for the tools was well-documented then and perhaps even more acute now. I wish you the best of luck. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 23:29, 22 November 2019 (UTC)

+1, FWIW. I think you'd be in my "I thought you already were an admin" stack, if not for the fact that I have a userscript that IDs admins, via a CSS tweak. Given that the Fram mess kind of tore the community asunder for a while (see how it dominates the Q&A for the current ArbCom candidates!), and much time has passed, I would think that it's less of an issue today than it was last time. And if you and TRM get along fine these days, that's also water under the bridge (indeed, it's evidence of letting bygones be bygones and of patching up relations to get on with collaborative editing). People are apt to want to see a broader mopping rationale than "it'll help with DYK", though.  — SMcCandlish ☏ ¢ 😼  00:08, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

Thank you both for your comments. They are much in line with comments I have received from people I have consulted privately. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:21, 23 November 2019 (UTC)

Google Code-In 2019 is coming - please mentor some documentation tasks!

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DYK for Drypetes gerrardii

On 24 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Drypetes gerrardii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the tree Drypetes gerrardii was named after William Gerrard, who collected plants in southern Africa in the 1860s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Drypetes gerrardii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Drypetes gerrardii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 00:01, 24 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Usnea trichodea

On 25 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Usnea trichodea, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in Nova Scotia, the tricolored bat roosts exclusively in the dangling fronds of bony beard lichen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Usnea trichodea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Usnea trichodea), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Tricolored bat

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 25 November 2019 (UTC)

Module move has broken a huge number of pages.

Your move of module:HS listed building to Module:HS listed building row has broken a huge number of pages -- essentially every page for local lists of listed buildings in Scotland, that are the prime subjects of the Wiki Loves Monuments campaign. See eg List of listed buildings in Gairloch, Highland for a typical example.

I have asked at WP:VP whether anyone can fix this. (thread) Jheald (talk) 14:33, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

OK. I've fixed the template that was calling the module, so that should have fixed the main cases. Just seeing whether there's anything else that links to the old name. This is what you should have done; and you shouldn't have ticked the "no redirect" box until you were sure that nothing else linked to the old name.Jheald (talk) 14:49, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

@Jheald: Sorry about that. I was contacted about moving modules higher up this talk page where I was told "when you move modules a redirect does not get left behind", but I obviously misunderstood what I was told. I had probably better not attempt to move modules in future. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 16:33, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

No problem. It's not something I've done either. But after this experience, the protocol should probably be "1. move module, creating redirect; 2. change all uses of the module to the new name; 3. delete the old name". Of course for 3 you probably have to be an admin. No harm done. Cheers, Jheald (talk) 16:39, 26 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Elatobium abietinum

On 27 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Elatobium abietinum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the green spruce aphid often continues breeding throughout the winter, but the nymphs become dormant in the summer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Elatobium abietinum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Elatobium abietinum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 27 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Euplatypus parallelus

On 28 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Euplatypus parallelus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ambrosia beetle Euplatypus parallelus cultivates fungi in the galleries it creates for its larvae? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Euplatypus parallelus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Euplatypus parallelus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

Marsh fritillary

Hey, Cwmhiraeth! Would you take a look at the second paragraph of the lead for this article? I'm trying to write a PotD blurb (trying to learn enough about the other main page sections to be useful responding to errors reports for them) and the lead is discussing the butterfly being endangered, but nowhere in the sections am I finding that the butterfly has been actually designated as endangered. Isn't that some sort of official thing? --valereee (talk) 13:17, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

@Valereee: Rather typically, for an organism that occurs in Britain, the English language source (#2) for that paragraph is based on its perceived conservation status in Britain. On a global scale, the IUCN lists it as being of least concern. The IUCN position is widely accepted, but different countries/states often produce their own similar lists for their own national/state populations. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:34, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! I've updated it! --valereee (talk) 16:40, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Tell Qudadi

Cwmhiraeth, it looks like there has been progress on this nomination since your review, and I was wondering if you could stop by and see whether the latest hook has done the trick and also has the necessary source citation(s). Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 18:32, 28 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Profenusa thomsoni

On 29 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Profenusa thomsoni, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the parasitic wasp Lathrolestes luteolator has adopted the amber-marked birch leaf miner as a new host? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Profenusa thomsoni. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Profenusa thomsoni), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Lathrolestes luteolator

On 29 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lathrolestes luteolator, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the parasitic wasp Lathrolestes luteolator has adopted the amber-marked birch leaf miner as a new host? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Lathrolestes luteolator), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 29 November 2019 (UTC)

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DYK for Deathwatch beetle

On 30 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Deathwatch beetle, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the tapping sound of the deathwatch beetle has long been considered an omen of an impending death? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Deathwatch beetle. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Deathwatch beetle), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 30 November 2019 (UTC)

Page moves

Thank you for your edits. Would ask one thing of you, though... please check talk pages before you move a page. There is an ongoing requested move discussion at Talk:Guy Lafleur (sculpture)#Requested move 3 August 2019 that must be closed as "moved" before those pages should be renamed. Thanks again for your consideration in this! Paine Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there  09:53, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

@Paine Ellsworth: I realised that afterwards and stopped moving pages. I was really looking for any backlog of requests to move pages over redirects. Can you direct me to the place where these are listed? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:03, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

There are two sections at WP:RM that you can monitor, the technical requests section and the backlog section. It also helps to read the closing instructions. Also, take a look at {{Italic title}}, which will explain how to deal with titles that are in italics. Again, thank you – especially for wanting to work with the backlog! Sometimes it gets pretty backed up. Paine Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there  10:52, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

Should also mention to you a third section at WP:RM, the elapsed section. If you don't find any requests in the tech or backlog sections that you want to close, those requests in the elapsed section have been active for at least seven days and can also be closed. Paine Ellsworth, ed. ^put'r there  16:40, 17 August 2019 (UTC)

Appreciation

		The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
		Thanks for your good work in helping the Greene Man through DYK and especially for being the only editor to show some appreciation. Andrew D. (talk) 11:44, 2 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. There seems to have been a bit of a pub crawl around Green Men recently. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:15, 2 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Epiricania melanoleuca

Hello! Your submission of Epiricania melanoleuca at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 13:06, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

November 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

November 2019—Issue 008

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

King brown snake by Casliber List of canids by PresN Tricolored bat by Enwebb, reviewed by Cwmhiraeth Alopias palatasi by Macrophyseter, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77 Deep biosphere by RockMagnetist (DCO visiting scholar), reviewed by Jens Lallensack

Newly nominated content

Eastern green mamba by Casliber A History of the Birds of Europe by Jimfbleak Anastrepha ludens by OstapKukhar Castorocauda by Dunkleosteus77 Aedes taeniorhynchus by XuLily Drosophila silvestris by Mmhua Dryopithecus by Dunkleosteus77 Christmas Island flying fox by Dunkleosteus77 Christmas imperial pigeon by Dunkleosteus77 Drosophila subobscura by Andrewoh29 Ceratitis capitata by Nikhilaggarwal123 Woolly rhinoceros by Thylacinus cynocephalus Ooedigera by Dunkleosteus77

News at a Glance

• The Wiki Science Competition has begun on Wikimedia Commons. Several flora and fauna images have already been uploaded (the image at left is my current favorite).

• 
  Several copepod species
• 
  Red deer
• 
  Teucrium polium
• 
  Ants cross chasm via body bridge
• 
  Sarus crane duet

• NessieVL created a Decemberween contest to improve taxa related to winter holidays. Loopy30 is out to an early lead, but with the bonus system for page views, there's still time for GA writers to hit a couple of home runs on some of the bigger articles like reindeer and mistletoe.
• Though it didn't make it onto the main page in time for Halloween, Satanic nightjar made a splash nevertheless, cracking the list of non-lead DYK hooks with at least 15,000 views. The article was viewed nearly 17,000 times while on the main page (a typical day for the article is 10-15 views).

Class is in Session in the Tree of Life

In an interesting turn of events, this month's guest column is by my alter-ego, Elysia (Wiki Ed):

*Puts on Wiki Education hat* Hi everyone, I'm Elysia and I work for Wiki Education. You may know me as Enwebb. I got a request last month to let you know how Wiki Education is intersecting with the Tree of Life subprojects. As one of Wiki Education's major goals is to improve topics related to the sciences, leading to our Communicating Science initiative, we end up supporting quite a few in the biological sciences. Here are the TOL-related courses active this term:

• Advanced Ecology and Evolution
• Animal Behaviour
• Aquatic and Marsh Plants

• Bacterial Physiology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Development and Evolution
• The Evolution and Ecology of Sex
• Graduate Seminar in Conservation Biology
• Mammalogy
• Mammalogy
• Microbial Symbiosis and Microbiomes
• Microbiology
• Microbiology
• Plant Diversity
• Research and technical writing in Biology
• Wetland Ecology

What is the impact of student editors in Tree of Life?

A Wiki Education resource for students editing species articles

Altogether, these 16 courses have 347 student participants. As the end of the semester hasn't come yet, these numbers are still growing, but these students have:

• created 50 new articles
• edited 516 articles in total
• made over 11.3k total edits
• added over 470,000 words
• added 5.9k references

Some of our best student work this semester (of any kind, not just biodiversity) has come from Agelaia's Behavioural Ecology course—you may remember this as the course that created WikiProject Diptera. The students have several Good Article nominations, including Dryomyza anilis, Anastrepha ludens, Aedes taeniorhynchus, Drosophila silvestris, Drosophila subobscura, and Ceratitis capitata.

And while long-term participation from students is low, there's always the chance that we'll discover a Wikipedian. I had never edited before my Wikipedia assignment in 2017 and I'm still here nearly 20,000 edits later! After I poked around in the beginning of the semester, I had the realization that not many people write Wikipedia, and very few of those have a special interest in bats. If I didn't stick around to write the content, there was no guarantee that it would ever get done.

Why are species articles suitable for students?

Writing about taxonomic groups is a great fit for students, as it keeps them away from areas where new editors traditionally struggle. The notability policy is generous towards taxa, and there is little danger of a student's work getting removed for lack of notability; this is to be expected when students write biographies. Students may struggle with encyclopedic tone for biographies and stray towards promotional writing, but this is much less common when writing about a shrew or algae!

Additionally, we're never going to run out of species to write about. Students have a bounty of stubs and redlinks to pick from. Creating a new article or expanding an existing one also takes a fairly predictable structure, with plenty of articles that students can model after.

Don't students just create messes for volunteers to clean up?

Our sincere hope is that, no, they don't, and we take several steps to try to minimize the burden on volunteer labor. With automatic plagiarism detection, alerts when students edit a Good or Featured Article, and notifications when students edit an article subject to discretionary sanctions, we try to stay ahead of problems as much as possible. We also review all student work at the end of each term. Ian, Shalor, and I are always happy to receive pings alerting us to student issues that need to be addressed.

November DYKs

Brants's whistling rat

Female black-capped tanager

• ... that Brants's whistling rat (illustration shown) seldom ventures more than 30 cm (12 in) from one of the many entrances to its burrow? (4 November)
• ... that the assassin bug Rhynocoris longifrons will feed on moth larvae in preference to sap-sucking pests? (5 November)
• ... that poison devil's-pepper has been used both as rat poison and as a traditional medicine for humans? (6 November)
• ... that the lamenting grasshopper seems to be expanding its range northwards in Italy, possibly as a result of climate change? (10 November)
• ... that each Xyloterinus politus larva has its own individual cradle? (12 November)
• ... that the assassin bug Rhynocoris marginatus injects venomous saliva into its prey to paralyse it? (13 November)
• ... that botanist George R. Proctor collected more than 55,000 specimens, had 31 species named after him, and was convicted of a conspiracy to murder his wife? (14 November)
• ... that the bark of Guibourtia tessmannii is much esteemed in traditional medicine and is often removed from living trees? (15 November)
• ... that the female black-capped tanager (pictured) moulds her nest by vibrating in it? (18 November)
• ... that the Satanic nightjar can make a growling noise when disturbed? (21 November)
• ... that infestations of Leptoconops torrens biting flies have halted construction and farming projects in California? (22 November)
• ... that the male of the hoverfly species Syritta pipiens darts sharply in flight to facilitate mating? (23 November)
• ... that the tree Drypetes gerrardii was named after William Gerrard, who collected plants in southern Africa in the 1860s? (25 November)
• ... that in Nova Scotia, the tricolored bat roosts exclusively in the dangling fronds of bony beard lichen? (26 November)
• ... that the southern black korhaan, native to South Africa, is becoming rarer due to loss of its natural habitat to agriculture? (27 November)
• ... that the green spruce aphid often continues breeding throughout the winter, but the nymphs become dormant in the summer? (28 November)
• ... that the ambrosia beetle Euplatypus parallelus cultivates fungi in the galleries it creates for its larvae (29 November)
• ... that the parasitic wasp Lathrolestes luteolator has adopted the amber-marked birch leaf miner as a new host? (30 November)

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Problem with close of Litter RM

Hi, I have an issue with the close of the requested move of Litter. It was non admin closed after only a short period of discussion. I do not see why it did not merit being relisted. There was an outstanding concern raised by one of the people participating in the RM that was not answered and could have affected the outcome. Overall it seems to have been extremely premature for a non-administrator to close the RM and it was far from a SNOW consensus._{ZXCVBNM (TALK)} 17:24, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

@Zxcvbnm: The move discussion had been open for eight days, there were three well-argued "oppose"s and there had been no comments for the last six days. It seemed a clear case of "no consensus" to me, however if you wish, I will reopen and relist it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:45, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

It was a good close. Re-open it and I'll close it meself :p  !!! (or possibly just !vote that way...) ——SN54129 19:06, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

I don't think it was very clear. None of the oppose !votes gave a single policy-based argument whatsoever. In fact RedSlash seems to have ignored the entire point behind the move and misinterpreted it to something else._{ZXCVBNM (TALK)} 19:51, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

Christmas darter

Up for collaborating for another GA about a holiday darter? I feel like we need the set. Maybe there's also a Valentine's darter... Enwebb (talk) 21:07, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

Sure. I have just been working on the Christmas white-eye, which is destined for DYK. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 21:10, 3 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Xylosandrus crassiusculus

On 4 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Xylosandrus crassiusculus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the granulate ambrosia beetle is native to Asia but has spread as an invasive species to Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xylosandrus crassiusculus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Xylosandrus crassiusculus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

Prep 4

Hi, I'm very surprised that you promoted this hook and this image for Template:Did you know nominations/Warwick Road, Earl's Court. It's not such an interesting picture, and the hook isn't hooky at all (another building slated for demolition?). Why did you decide on this instead of ALT2 with the alt picture? Alternately, ALT2 would work in a quirky slot without a picture. Yoninah (talk) 11:07, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: At first I was going to include the hook in Prep 2 without an image, but I changed my mind as this looked such a grim, prison-like, block of flats. Listed buildings in the UK are normally the best examples of architectural merit, and the idea of listing this block so that it would avoid demolition appealed to me. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:39, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

I understand, but do people outside the UK appreciate the significance here? Yoninah (talk) 12:44, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I don't know. You are welcome to demote it if you wish. I think this is the best hook and I don't particularly favour promoting alt2 and the other image. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:56, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

Well, you were the promoter so that's why I asked you. We'll leave it. We'll see if anyone else comments. By the way, thanks for filling in the sets I left open. We seem to have a dearth of people hooks, but of the ones we have, most are women, which can make really unbalanced sets. Yoninah (talk) 14:58, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

Indeed, there is a dearth of biographies, so I am reducing to three per set rather than four, two women and a man! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:30, 4 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Peleng tarsier

On 6 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Peleng tarsier, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Peleng tarsier, a small carnivorous primate, can rotate its head nearly 180 degrees in either direction? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Peleng tarsier. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Peleng tarsier), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 6 December 2019 (UTC)

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DYK nomination of Selenothrips rubrocinctus

Hello! Your submission of Selenothrips rubrocinctus at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Morgan695 (talk) 17:21, 9 December 2019 (UTC)

How to protect my page

My page are being edited my some people, how do I protect it? Mamallarnarashimavarman (talk) 05:27, 10 December 2019 (UTC)

Wikipedia has open access and anyone can edit pages. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:17, 10 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Epiricania melanoleuca

On 11 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Epiricania melanoleuca, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a moth is being used in biological pest control of the sugarcane planthopper? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Epiricania melanoleuca. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Epiricania melanoleuca), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Pyrilla perpusilla

On 11 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pyrilla perpusilla, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a moth is being used in biological pest control of the sugarcane planthopper? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pyrilla perpusilla), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

Assessment ratings

I've noted that you tend to importance-assess your articles as 'Low'. Don't be modest; any animal or plant that is a pest, a weed, a crop, a medicinal, an ornamental, or in any way interesting to people should be assessed at least as 'Mid'. In WP:PLANTS, nearly 90% of all plants are assessed as 'Low', and even as I am going through and reassessing, only a tiny fraction of them are 'Mids'. Most taxa are completely uninteresting to Wikipedia's readership. Abductive (reasoning) 00:26, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

@Abductive: OK. I have always thought of species as of low importance, families as of mid importance and higher level taxa as high importance. Is the rating system spelt out somewhere? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:35, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

WP:WikiProject Plants/Assessment#Importance scale says "The criteria used for rating article importance are not meant to be an absolute or canonical view of how significant the topic is. Rather, they attempt to gauge the probability of the average reader of Wikipedia needing to look up the topic (and thus the immediate need to have a suitably well-written article on it). Thus, subjects with greater popular notability may be rated higher than topics which are arguably more "important" but which are of interest primarily to students of botany." The same text appears at WP:Animals, but for the word botany being swapped out of zoology. So, a farmer in India needs to look up a weird new bug eating his crop, and spends some hard-earned money at an internet cafe. We are here to help him. Abductive (reasoning) 07:54, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:21, 11 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Amrasca biguttula biguttula

On 13 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amrasca biguttula biguttula, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that infestations of the cotton jassid can be reduced by growing a cotton cultivar with hairy leaves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amrasca biguttula biguttula. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Amrasca biguttula biguttula), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 07:09, 13 December 2019 (UTC)

It’s that time of year!!

Christmas tree worm, (Spirobranchus gigantic) Atsme Talk 📧 18:07, 13 December 2019 (UTC)
	Time To Spread A Little Happy Holiday Cheer!!
	I decorated a special kind of Christmas tree in the spirit of the season. What's especially nice about this digitized version: *it doesn't need water *won't catch fire *and batteries aren't required.
	Have a very Merry Christmas - Happy Hanukkah‼️ and a prosperous New Year!! 🍸🎁 🎉

MacLean Gilmour

Dear Cwmhiraeth, could you check the article MacLean Gilmour to which you placed a template for improvement. Thanks in advance and for your valuable time. Jairon Levid Abimael Caál Orozco (talk) 05:35, 14 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Christmas white-eye

Hello! Your submission of Christmas white-eye at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 16:59, 14 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Qaleh Kharabeh, Gorgan

On 15 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Qaleh Kharabeh, Gorgan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Qaleh Kharabeh, a fort on the Gorgan Plain in Iran, may have housed troops manning the defence of the Great Wall of Gorgan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Qaleh Kharabeh, Gorgan. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Qaleh Kharabeh, Gorgan), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 03:09, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Gorgan Plain

On 15 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gorgan Plain, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Qaleh Kharabeh, a fort on the Gorgan Plain in Iran, may have housed troops manning the defence of the Great Wall of Gorgan? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Gorgan Plain), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 03:09, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Christmas white-eye in prep

What do you think of "a secondary population" rather than "a small second population"? Yoninah (talk) 10:21, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

@Yoninah: I should be happy with that. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:39, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks. Yoninah (talk) 14:23, 15 December 2019 (UTC)

Snakefly GAN

The Snakefly GAN seems well stuck, our reviewer hasn't edited all this month. We could ask for it to be put back in the queue. Chiswick Chap (talk) 00:07, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

That might be a good thing. I had forgotten all about it. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:13, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

OK, it's back in the queue. If it begins over the holiday, maybe you could mumble something into the GA2 page and we'll get to work on it around the New Year. Meanwhile, Happy Christmas! Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:52, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

OK, thanks. Happy Christmas to you, too! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:01, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Mid-Atlantic accent RM

Hello, do you mind reconsidering your closing statement of Talk:Mid-Atlantic accent#Proposed move to Transatlantic accent? I too see no consensus to move, but I see no consensus not to move either. Nardog (talk) 02:51, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

I have changed the closing statement. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:21, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Sarah Gruber

In this edit, why did you say she's Italian? It isn't in the article. Her name sounds more German/Austrian than Italian, and if she's "from club ASKÖ SBC Linz", that's also Austrian. (Northern Austrian.) I didn't find better evidence than that. Art LaPella (talk) 07:12, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

@Art LaPella: I'm not sure where I got it from but I think it is correct as you can see here. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:33, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

POTD with no target article

It is highly irregular to create a POTD with no bold linked target article as you did in Template:POTD/2019-12-31. We usually skip these FPs until such time that an appropriate article is created to support POTD appearance. --- C&C (Coffeeandcrumbs) 11:15, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

@Coffeeandcrumbs: It's rather bad luck if a featured picture has no target article and is therefore not allowed to be POTD. Having spent some time writing the blurb, I hope this one will be allowed to stand. The picture does after all appear in the Gustav Klimt article. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:34, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Hook promotions

Hi, would you be able to promote Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Pozzolo to Prep 4? I reserved a slot for it. Also, would you be able to promote Template:Did you know nominations/Reuven Elbaz sometime during Hanukkah (December 23-30)? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 19:51, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Thank you! Yoninah (talk) 21:47, 16 December 2019 (UTC)

Moving to Special Occasion holding area

Can you move Template:Did you know nominations/Harrison family of Virginia to Special Occasion holding area for April 1 of ALT 2. Thanks.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 13:06, 17 December 2019 (UTC)

Done, I think! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:29, 17 December 2019 (UTC)

Great! Thanks. --Doug Coldwell (talk) 15:42, 17 December 2019 (UTC)

Special occasion hooks needing promotion

Hi, I reserved a slot in Prep 3 for Template:Did you know nominations/Angels' Carol, and a slot in Prep 6 for Template:Did you know nominations/Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend, BWV 248 II. Would you be able to promote them? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:29, 18 December 2019 (UTC)

Just added a cn tag to the December 26 one, so it isn't ready yet. Yoninah (talk) 22:31, 18 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Appasus japonicus

On 19 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Appasus japonicus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Appasus japonicus (pictured), a species of giant water bug, provides an example of insect paternal care? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Appasus japonicus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Appasus japonicus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 19 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Cosmopolites sordidus

On 20 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cosmopolites sordidus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the banana weevil is considered the most serious insect pest of bananas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cosmopolites sordidus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Cosmopolites sordidus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

New Page Review newsletter December 2019

Reviewer of the Year

This year's Reviewer of the Year is Rosguill. Having gotten the reviewer PERM in August 2018, they have been a regular reviewer of articles and redirects, been an active participant in the NPP community, and has been the driving force for the emerging NPP Source Guide that will help reviewers better evaluate sourcing and notability in many countries for which it has historically been difficult.

Special commendation again goes to Onel5969 who ends the year as one of our most prolific reviewers for the second consecutive year. Thanks also to Boleyn and JTtheOG who have been in the top 5 for the last two years as well.

Several newer editors have done a lot of work with CAPTAIN MEDUSA and DannyS712 (who has also written bots which have patrolled thousands of redirects) being new reviewers since this time last year.

Thanks to them and to everyone reading this who has participated in New Page Patrol this year.

Top 10 Reviewers over the last 365 days

Rank	Username	Num reviews	Log
1	Rosguill (talk)	47,395	Patrol Page Curation
2	Onel5969 (talk)	41,883	Patrol Page Curation
3	JTtheOG (talk)	11,493	Patrol Page Curation
4	Arthistorian1977 (talk)	5,562	Patrol Page Curation
5	DannyS712 (talk)	4,866	Patrol Page Curation
6	CAPTAIN MEDUSA (talk)	3,995	Patrol Page Curation
7	DragonflySixtyseven (talk)	3,812	Patrol Page Curation
8	Boleyn (talk)	3,655	Patrol Page Curation
9	Ymblanter (talk)	3,553	Patrol Page Curation
10	Cwmhiraeth (talk)	3,522	Patrol Page Curation

(The top 100 reviewers of the year can be found here)

Redirect autopatrol

A recent Request for Comment on creating a new redirect autopatrol pseduo-permission was closed early. New Page Reviewers are now able to nominate editors who have an established track record creating uncontroversial redirects. At the individual discretion of any administrator or after 24 hours and a consensus of at least 3 New Page Reviewers an editor may be added to a list of users whose redirects will be patrolled automatically by DannyS712 bot III.

Source Guide Discussion

Set to launch early in the new year is our first New Page Patrol Source Guide discussion. These discussions are designed to solicit input on sources in places and topic areas that might otherwise be harder for reviewers to evaluate. The hope is that this will allow us to improve the accuracy of our patrols for articles using these sources (and/or give us places to perform a WP:BEFORE prior to nominating for deletion). Please watch the New Page Patrol talk page for more information.

This month's refresher course

While New Page Reviewers are an experienced set of editors, we all benefit from an occasional review. This month consider refreshing yourself on Wikipedia:Notability (geographic features). Also consider how we can take the time for quality in this area. For instance, sources to verify human settlements, which are presumed notable, can often be found in seconds. This lets us avoid the (ugly) 'Needs more refs' tag.

Delivered by MediaWiki message delivery (talk) at 16:10, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Cheers

Merry Christmas, Cwmhiraeth! Or Season's Greetings or Happy Winter Solstice! As the year winds to a close, I would like to take a moment to recognize your hard work and offer heartfelt gratitude for all you do for Wikipedia. May this Holiday Season bring you nothing but joy, health and prosperity. Onel5969 TT me 11:12, 20 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2020!

Hello Cwmhiraeth, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2020. Happy editing, dawnleelynn(talk) 17:15, 23 December 2019 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

DYK for Christmas white-eye

On 24 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Christmas white-eye, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the establishment of a secondary population of Christmas white-eye has reduced its risk of extinction? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christmas white-eye. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Christmas white-eye), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Snakefly GAN

Sainsf has started to review this at GAN. That makes 3 GAs for me to address ... when I'm back on 28th... if you feel like starting you're very welcome! CC. Chiswick Chap (talk) 11:47, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Peace Dove

Peace is a state of balance and understanding in yourself and between others, where respect is gained by the acceptance of differences, tolerance persists, conflicts are resolved through dialog, peoples rights are respected and their voices are heard, and everyone is at their highest point of serenity without social tension. Happy Holidays to you and yours. ―Buster7 ☎ 14:47, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Good luck

豊かな十年へようこそ/WELCOME TO THE D20s

Miraclepine wishes you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a prosperous decade of change and fortune.
このミラPはCwmhiraethたちのメリークリスマスも新年も変革と幸運の豊かな十年をおめでとうございます！
フレフレ、みんなの未来！/GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR FUTURE!
ミラP 02:37, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

"WikiCup/History/2018/Round1" listed at Redirects for discussion

An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect WikiCup/History/2018/Round1. Since you had some involvement with the WikiCup/History/2018/Round1 redirect, you might want to participate in the redirect discussion if you wish to do so. ミラP 18:06, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

	Seasons Greetings
	Wishing you happy holidays on behalf of all endangered species. Thank you all your help over the year. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:40, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks Whispyhistory, though most of my insect articles are about crop pests rather than endangered insects! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:57, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

My ignorance. On behalf of crop pests too. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:01, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Hemiberlesia lataniae

Hello! Your submission of Hemiberlesia lataniae at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Achaea (talk) 20:10, 25 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Eriocampa ovata

On 26 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eriocampa ovata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the absence of males in North America, the female woolly alder sawfly breeds through parthenogenesis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eriocampa ovata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Eriocampa ovata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 26 December 2019 (UTC)

The Signpost: 27 December 2019

• From the editors: Caught with their hands in the cookie jar, again

• News and notes: What's up (and down) with administrators, articles and languages

• Special report: Are reputation management operatives scrubbing Wikipedia articles?

• In the media: "The fulfillment of the dream of humanity" or a nightmare of PR whitewashing on behalf of one-percenters?

• Discussion report: December discussions around the wiki

• Arbitration report: Announcement of 2020 Arbitration Committee

• Traffic report: Queens and aliens, exactly alike, once upon a December

• Technology report: User scripts and more

• Gallery: Holiday wishes

• Recent research: Acoustics and Wikipedia; Wiki Workshop 2019 summary

• From the archives: The 2002 Spanish fork and ads revisited (re-revisited?)

• On the bright side: What's making you happy this month?

• Op-Ed: Why we need to keep talking about Wikipedia's gender gap

• WikiProject report: Wikiproject Tree of Life: A Wikiproject report

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DYK for Christmas darter

On 28 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Christmas darter, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Christmas darter is considered a priority species by the state of South Carolina, but of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christmas darter. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Christmas darter), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 28 December 2019 (UTC)

WikiCup

Well I fixed it, I am not sure exactly how but I verified that all names listed so far works. Sometimes I think this place works more on Magic than code ;) MPJ-DK (talk) 20:17, 28 December 2019 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Iris lortetii

Please see note on your DYK review. Yoninah (talk) 22:42, 28 December 2019 (UTC)

• hmmmmmm --evrik ^(talk) 02:50, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

The DYK Barnstar

		The DYK Barnstar
		Thank you. --evrik (talk) 02:50, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks evrik, I like to try to keep things moving along! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:20, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Deporaus marginatus

On 29 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Deporaus marginatus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after laying its eggs on a leaf, the female mango leaf-cutting weevil severs the leaf near its base and lets it fall to the ground? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Deporaus marginatus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Deporaus marginatus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

Prep 5

Hi, we have a special occasion hook for this set: Template:Did you know nominations/Miquel Bauçà. I reviewed it and reserved a slot for it. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 21:31, 30 December 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for promoting it! Yoninah (talk) 11:48, 31 December 2019 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!

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  MMXX Lunar Calendar

Cwmhiraeth,
Have a great 2020 and thanks for your continued contributions to Wikipedia.

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   – 2020 is a leap year – news article.
   – Background color is Classic Blue (#0F4C81), Pantone's 2020 Color of the year

Send New Year cheer by adding {{subst:Happy New Year 2020}} to user talk pages.

– Utopes (talk) 08:48, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

You ever considered becoming an admin? Just curious, as I feel you'd be great in the role. Regardless, happy new year! Utopes (talk) 08:48, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks Utopes. It's a splendid lunar calendar! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:54, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

Cheers! So, have you considered becoming an admin though? Utopes (talk) 16:26, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

The matter is under consideration. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 16:30, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

Welcome to the 2020 WikiCup!

Happy New Year, Happy New Decade and Happy New WikiCup! The competition begins today and all article creators, expanders and improvers are welcome to take part. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found here. If you have not yet signed up, you can add your name here and the judges will set up your submissions page. We are relaxing the rule that only content on which you have completed significant work during 2020 will count; now to be eligible for points in the competition, you must have completed significant work on the content at some time! Any questions on the rules or on anything else connected to the Cup should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the WikiCup talk page. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. Good luck! The judges for the WikiCup are Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs · email), Godot13 (talk · contribs · email), Vanamonde93 (talk · contribs · email) and Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:43, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

Beech Grove I

Saw your featured picture page, and nice write-up, and I added the image to its location page. Have you thought of creating an article for Beech Grove I? You can pretty much use most of the information from the featured picture itself. Never saw the painting before, and it's a beauty. Thanks. Randy Kryn (talk) 19:51, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

@Randy Kryn: Thanks. Actually I found it difficult to find much information about the picture, and any article I might have created would have been very stubby. However there are a number of featured pictures that were promoted years ago and that have never been used as "Picture of the Day" because they have no articles, or nothing but a stub, and I am trying to write articles for some of these. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:14, 1 January 2020 (UTC)

WikiCup

Hi and thanks for running the WikiCup! I didn't get a notification that it started, has it yet? Thank you. Puddleglum ^2.0 20:07, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

Prep 3 special occasion hook

Hi, I reserved a slot in Prep 3 for Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of Artemus Ogletree. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 01:07, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

WAM 2019 Postcard

Dear Participants and Organizers,

Congratulations!

It's WAM's honor to have you all participated in Wikipedia Asian Month 2019, the fifth edition of WAM. Your achievements were fabulous, and all the articles you created make the world can know more about Asia in different languages! Here we, the WAM International team, would like to say thank you for your contribution also cheer for you that you are eligible for the postcard of Wikipedia Asian Month 2019. Please kindly fill the form, let the postcard can send to you asap!

Cheers!

Thank you and best regards,

Wikipedia Asian Month International Team --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:16, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

About the Wikicup

So, if I create, edit or expand an article, I automatically gain points or do I need to say I edited that article? Davi Moura Araújo 475 (talk) 11:44, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

@Davi Moura Araújo 475: If you create or expand an article and it qualifies for DYK, then you can claim the points on your submissions page when the article appears on the main page. I see you have created "State Park of The Dunes ( Parque Estadual das Dunas )" as a draft. It is about 400 bytes in length at the moment and needs to be at least 1500 bytes in order to qualify for DYK. You will then need to nominate it at DYK within seven days of moving it into mainspace. Another way of achieving a DYK is expanding an existing short stub, as I did in Amazônia National Park, then nominating it for DYK. There are other ways of scoring points in the WikiCup, but DYK is probably the easiest for a beginner. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 17:13, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

December 2019 Tree of Life Newsletter

December 2019—Issue 009

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Apororhynchus by Mattximus Eastern green mamba by Casliber Christmas Island flying fox by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by Enwebb Devils Hole pupfish by Enwebb, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Castorocauda by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by SUM1 Ocelot by Sainsf, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77 Snakefly by Chiswick Chap and Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by Sainsf

Newly nominated content

Cactus wren by CaptainEek Drosophila mettleri by Jillian Shah Boring Billion by Dunkleosteus77 Calliphora vomitoria by Y.shiuan Pubal by Samotny Wędrowiec Poinsettia by Enwebb Steller's sea ape by Dunkleosteus77 Christmas darter by Enwebb and Cwmhiraeth Egyptian fruit bat by Enwebb and Asanc445 Paranthropus by Dunkleosteus77 Segnosaurus by FunkMonk Argentinosaurus Slate Weasel

News at a Glance

• On December 10th, the IUCN updated 8,225 species assessments, including 6,722 that were added to the list for the first time. All eucalypt species have officially been evaluated by the IUCN with this update. Several birds were newly declared extinct (poʻouli, cryptic treehunter, Alagoas foliage-gleaner) and one declared extinct in the wild (Spix's macaw). The official press release is here.
• Sign-ups are open for the 2020 WikiCup, a months-long competition where editors score points by improving articles. Sign-ups are open through 31 January.
• The Winter Holidays Contest is wrapping up. Christmas Island flying fox was promoted to GA, and there are several pending GANs (Christmas darter, poinsettia, and Christmas imperial pigeon). Images were added to 36 articles that were previously lacking them, and 125 articles were converted from taxoboxes to speciesboxes.
• The Tree of Life was featured in The Signpost as a WikiProject report, eight years after it was last featured. This marked the return of the WikiProject report after a year hiatus.

Editor Spotlight: Plantdrew

We're joined this month by long-time editor Plantdrew, who's currently engaged in streamlining the taxonomic structure of Wikipedia articles via the automated taxobox system.

How did you become a Wikipedian? What are your particular interests (besides the obvious of "plants")?

My first job out of school in was working for ITIS; entering new species, mostly fish. At that time, ITIS was the single largest taxonomic database, and I was enthusiastic about the prospects for the eventual completion of a comprehensive global taxonomic resource. I moved on to other things, and fews years later I became aware of Wikipedia and eventually Wikispecies. At that time (~2007), It seemed to me that Wikispecies might be the best prospect for a comprehensive global taxonomic resource. ITIS had a team of 5 data developers when I worked there, while Wikispecies had a substantially larger editor base and was growing faster than ITIS (although still smaller than ITIS). I did a little bit of editing at Wikispecies at that point, but stopped after being frustrated that a project that easily could have been a structured database had little consensus for any particular standards or structures.

As Wikipedia grew, I found myself using it more and more as a reference. Eventually I started making occasional editing as an IP to fix errors I noticed. I finally registered an account when I needed to create an article; there was an article purportedly about an insect genus, but all the information pertained to a particular species, so I created an article for the species and moved information there. I started finding more cases where Wikipedia was conflating different topics; plant product derived from multiple species with a taxobox for one species, the common name for a fairly well known fruit needing disambiguation against an obscure French town. At that point I was hooked and started making more substantial contributions. It also was apparent that while the English Wikipedia might not outpace Wikispecies in article count, it had better representation of organisms that more people were interested in, and was attracting far more readers. For the first few years I was active, I focused on adding redirects for (unambigous)) vernacular names, and resolving ambiguous vernacular names.

Aside from plants, I'm interested in slime molds, fungi, and various sessile and slow-moving animals (I like things that can be observed without them running away). I've had some short term work experience with fishes (ITIS), mammals, birds and insects.

What projects are keeping you busy around the 'pedia at present?

Well, I'm not much of a content creator. I mostly do gnomish edits.

Every day, I try to look through the all the new articles for the ToL subprojects that have new article reports set up (which reminds me, we should really get a ToL-wide new article report going). Many new articles are created by experienced ToL editors whose names I recognize, and I don't do much to check their work. For unfamiliar editors, I tag articles for the appropriate WikiProject, and check for formatting, grammar, etc. A couple years ago, I was just about the only person checking new ToL articles, but recently other ToL editors have stepped up.

Since early 2017, my main project has been converting manual taxoboxes to automatic taxoboxes. That has me going through articles systematically, and since I'm editing them anyway there are a bunch of other changes I make as necessary. Checking that classification is up-to-date, standardizing formatting, adding inline citations, refining categories, adding images if any are available on Commons, adding additional IDs to taxonbars in cases of monotypy, creating/categorizing redirects. I've slowly been working through plant articles, with occasional forays into other groups of organisms. Some of these tasks weren't part of my work flow when I first started, and there are some tasks that I could be doing, but haven't bothered with (short descriptions, certain types of categories). I expect it'll take about another year for me to finish up with plant automatic taxoboxes, and then I'm sure I'll have to find something else to do.

What's your favorite plant?

I couldn't pick just one. Pseudotsuga is the dominant tree where I grew up, and it always makes me happy to be back in a Douglas fir forest. Asimina triloba is my favorite wild edible plant that grows where I live now. I studied Berberis thunbergii as an invasive species in grad school, and have a love/hate relationship with it now (mostly hate, but it remains interesting). Belgian endive is my favorite vegetable without a Wikipedia article. I'm fond of Lamiaceae in general, and while many species are used as herbs, I'm particularly interested in mints with other uses; Salvia hispanica as a pseudo-cereal, Plectranthus rotundifolius as a root crop, and Salvia divinorum as psychoactive plant with mysterious origins (is it a cultigen?).

What's your background like? How did you come to have a special interest in biology?

I grew up in a rural area and spent a lot of time playing in the woods and working in the garden, so I interacted a lot with plants as a child. My mother's parents were (insect) taxonomists (and a great-grandparent had a keen interest in natural history). My mother was pretty comfortable with scientific names, and after my parents settled in a part of the country with many plants they hadn't been familiar with, she learned the new plants by scientific names. I knew a bunch of plants by scientific names from an early age long before I realized that other people had different names for them. When I was a little older I became interested in edible wild plants. I remained interested in plants in general, and when I was in college and discovered the discipline of ethnobotany, which really tied together the general botany side of my interests with the edible plant side.

What's something that would surprised TOL editors about your life off-wiki?

Birders have life lists of species they've seen. I have a life list of plant species I've eaten. I enjoy shopping at international grocery stores, looking for new plants to try (or different preparations of unusual plants I've already tried). I've made two trips to a city 5 hours away just to shop at a store that I'm pretty sure is the largest international grocery store in the United States. My best Christmas gift this year was a box with little sample packs of 14 different species of dried fruits and herbs from Australia. I'd prefer to try the fruits fresh, but without making a trip to Australia, this is my best opportunity to try some of the major bushfoods.

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Editing Wikipedia has been a rewarding hobby for me, and although I haven't done a lot of direct collaboration with other editors, the ToL community seems pretty friendly and relatively conflict free. ToL is a good bunch of people.

December DYKs

Member of genus Chrysomya

Mekong Bobtail

• ... that the tapping sound of the deathwatch beetle has long been considered an omen of an impending death? (1 December)
• ... that Chinese virologist George F. Gao led a test laboratory in Sierra Leone during the peak of the 2014 Ebola outbreak? (1 December)
• ... that the chirps of the snowy tree cricket can be used to estimate the temperature? (2 December)
• ... that research on pain in fish by Victoria Braithwaite resulted in new rules in the UK, Europe, and Canada to make fisheries more humane? (2 December)
• ... that plant physiologist Hu Dujing cultivated Eucommia ulmoides to produce a substitute for rubber? (3 December)
• ... that Rhagoletis juglandis is a species of fly that infests walnuts? (3 December)
• ... that the granulate ambrosia beetle is native to Asia but has spread as an invasive species to Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania? (5 December)
• ... that the Peleng tarsier, a small carnivorous primate, can rotate its head nearly 180 degrees in either direction? (7 December)
• ... that Chrysomya putoria (genus member pictured) and other flies that feed on decomposing flesh are used as important tools in forensic entomology to establish the post-mortem interval? (9 December)
• ... that a moth is being used in biological pest control of the sugarcane planthopper? (12 December)
• ... that because photomicrographs of Longan witches broom-associated virus were not published, the virus was not initially accepted as the cause of the eponymous disease? (13 December)
• ... that infestations of the cotton jassid can be reduced by growing a cotton cultivar with hairy leaves? (14 December)
• ... that Coelopa pilipes fly populations can live at temperatures of 40 °C (104 °F) within piles of kelp, even in areas covered with snow and ice? (18 December)
• ... that Hirtodrosophila mycetophaga mate on bracket fungi, selectively choosing those with a lighter surface to enhance the visibility of their courtship displays? (19 December)
• ... that Appasus japonicus (pictured), a species of giant water bug, provides an example of insect paternal care? (20 December)
• ... that the banana weevil is considered the most serious insect pest of bananas? (21 December)
• ... that the Christmas Island flying fox matures more slowly than nearly all other bats? (26 December)
• ... that in the absence of males in North America, the female woolly alder sawfly reproduces through parthenogenesis? (26 December)
• ... that the Christmas darter is considered a priority species by the state of South Carolina, but of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature? (28 December)
• ... that after laying its eggs on a leaf, the female mango leaf-cutting weevil severs the leaf near its base and lets it fall to the ground? (30 December)
• ... that Mekong Bobtails (example pictured) were among 200 royal cats given to Nicholas II of Russia by King Chulalongkorn of Siam in the 19th century? (31 December)

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Proposed move of Mid-Atlantic accent to Transatlantic accent

Hello,

In the page move proposal that you closed, I've noticed, funnily enough, that the final editor who voted "oppose" actually thought that the proposal was in reference to the Mid-Atlantic American English rather than the Mid-Atlantic accent. He notes that he "once heard this accent referred to as the Delawarean Accent". To me, at least, this is a clear reference to the Mid-Atlantic American English accent, which is also known as the Delaware Valley accent, is centered around the Delaware Bay, and is spoken in the entire state of Delaware.

This editor's understandable confusion only further demonstrates the need to re-titled the "Mid-Atlantic accent" page by moving it from the unnecessarily confusing "Mid-Atlantic accent" to the more commonly sourced "Transatlantic accent." The page move was proposed in part to avoid confusion over the similarly named dialect, and yet, bizarrely, the move was thwarted because one of the very editors themselves who voted to "oppose" the move was confused and believed the article was about Mid-Atlantic American English. Confusion or not (and I'm not trying to be anti-democratic or attack anyone here), the fact that the final vote was decided by a now indefinitely blocked editor who couldn't even be bothered to actually read and comprehend the article (and has a history of blanking entire pages that involve accents) is a little ridiculous, no? Ultimately, however, the proposal was also based on the sources, the majority of which overwhelming refer to the "Transatlantic accent" rather than the "Mid-Atlantic accent". Madreterra (talk) 20:42, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

I see it was three weeks ago that I closed the survey as "no consensus", so it is a bit late now to reopen it and relist, and there were other opposes as well. However, you could make another proposed move, pointing out the defect in the previous one, if you wished. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 21:19, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

Rollback

Apologies, I was aiming to click something else but fat fingers got in the way. 08:33, 5 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Pelophylax caralitanus

On 6 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pelophylax caralitanus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Anatolian frog is exported from Turkey to France, Italy and Switzerland for food, and is considered by the IUCN to be a near-threatened species? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pelophylax caralitanus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pelophylax caralitanus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for editing for the first annual Tree of Life Decemberween contest!

		Tree of Life Decemberween contest participation barnstar
		Thank you for all the hard work you did on Christmas white-eye, Wildlife of Christmas Island, Christmas darter, Procaris noelensis, and Blancoa for the contest. Unless my math is off, you earned 18.4 points! I hope to see you in the next contest! --Nessie (talk) 20:12, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

I have sent you a note about a page you reviewed

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Thank you for creating Richard Rudzitis.

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Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:01, 8 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Diocalandra frumenti

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Diocalandra frumenti, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a severe infestation of the palm weevil borer can kill its host palm? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diocalandra frumenti. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Diocalandra frumenti), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Phenacoccus solenopsis

On 10 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Phenacoccus solenopsis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the cotton mealybug, originally discovered in an underground ants' nest in New Mexico, is now a major cotton pest in India? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phenacoccus solenopsis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Phenacoccus solenopsis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

Phenacoccus solenopsis

Thank you for creating the article on the pest species Phenacoccus solenopsis. Please remember to importance-assess such articles as at least Mid importance. Abductive (reasoning) 18:41, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Savannah darter

On 11 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Savannah darter, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the female Savannah darter lays clutches of sticky eggs that she buries in gravel or sand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Savannah darter. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Savannah darter), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

CJ Bott requested move

Hi Cwmhiraeth. I just wanted to quickly seek some clarification on a requested move you recently closed. It appears you did so after rather less than the allotted seven days? Also I would have expected a relist was more appropriate in the circumstances, given that one of the two oppose !votes was mere WP:IDONTLIKEIT? I'd be interested to get your thoughts ahead of a possible review. Thanks, Bring back Daz Sampson (talk) 14:07, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

I think if you work it out carefully, I closed after seven days and five hours, and there was certainly no consensus among the participants of the discussion. If the use of her initials rather than her full name becomes more established, you can make another move proposal for the article in due course. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:17, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

Move review for Catherine Bott (footballer)

An editor has asked for a Move review of Catherine Bott (footballer). Because you closed the move discussion for this page, or otherwise were interested in the page, you might want to participate in the move review. Bring back Daz Sampson (talk) 12:36, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Malayan banded pitta

On 12 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Malayan banded pitta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Malayan banded pitta is threatened by the destruction of its forest habitat and by being targeted for the illegal trade in birds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Malayan banded pitta. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Malayan banded pitta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Thanks for your feedback on my first work! That's really inspiring to hear from a professional Wiki editor like you. Irene T 16:00, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Thanks, Irene. Keep up the good work! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:43, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Snooker season page moves

Hi Cwmhiraeth, Thank you for implementing the page moves agreed in the discussion Talk:2019–2020 snooker season#Requested move 3 January 2020. In your closing statement you said Moved to format "1968–69 snooker season" but you have used format "1968–1969 snooker season". Was there a particular reason for this? MOS:DATERANGE states that the end year can have two digits if they are consecutive years, and this has been acknowledged in the discussion. The consensus seems to have been for the two-digit end-year format, and this would also be consistent with other sports season titles. Thanks, Rodney Baggins (talk) 19:42, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

@Rodney Baggins: I made an error, and worked backwards to 2004 before I realised it. The earlier seasons are in the correct format, and I will correct the ones I got wrong. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:49, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

Ok that's great. I'll be updating the bold reiterations and next/previous links. Thanks again. Rodney Baggins (talk) 19:56, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Selenothrips rubrocinctus

On 14 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Selenothrips rubrocinctus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that redbanded thrips are a significant pest of mango and cacao in the West Indies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Selenothrips rubrocinctus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Selenothrips rubrocinctus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Kamchatka RM

Can you please expand on your "no consensus" close at Talk:Kamchatka_Peninsula#Requested_move_3_January_2020, to explain how exactly you found "no consensus"? Or, better yet, reconsider your decision? I see the nom and three supports, and two opposes. By the numbers that's 4 to 2, and usually indicates consensus favoring a move, though it's important to look at the arguments themselves and weigh them according to how well they are based in policy. On the support side, the nom cites primary topic, which is unchallenged, and rhetorically asks why not go with the simpler title, implying WP:CONCISE. The first support implies COMMONNAME ("a majority of websites use 'Kamchatka' alone."). The second support (yours truly) explicitly cites COMMONNAME and provides a link to usage in the reliable source NY Times for basis. The third support cites ATDAB. On the oppose side (again, there are only two) the first oppose argues disambiguation is necessary because there are other Kamchatka uses (which are disambiguated). However, the Support claim that this use is primary (and therefore the disambiguation with "Peninsula" is unnecessary) is unchallenged. The second oppose is even weaker, merely asserting the longer title is "clearer" (that's not a WP:CRITERIA - many titles should be changed to be made "clearer" if that were a legitimate title consideration) and repeating the undisputed fact that it's ambiguous (there is a dab page for Kamchatka) again without challenging the primary topic claim. Maybe I missed something, and obviously I'm biased, but with my objectivity hat on I see a strong policy-based consensus on the Support side here, and a very weak WP:JDLI oppose. So, please, elaborate, or reconsider. Thanks. --В²C ☎ 19:30, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

@Born2cycle: I do not agree with your analysis and find the first OPPOSE argument persuasive, however I am quite prepared to reopen the discussion and relist it, which I will do now. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:46, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Christmas Island

On 15 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Christmas Island, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the red crabs (example pictured) dominating the wildlife of Christmas Island have been threatened by the arrival of yellow crazy ants? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Christmas Island. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Wildlife of Christmas Island), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Aepus marinus

On 16 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aepus marinus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in France, the beetle Aepus marinus is restricted to a narrow strip of the beach near high water mark? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aepus marinus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Aepus marinus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 21:20, 16 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Hemiberlesia lataniae

On 17 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hemiberlesia lataniae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the palm scale was first found on an endemic species of palm on the island of Réunion, but now infests plants in at least 78 families around the world? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hemiberlesia lataniae. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hemiberlesia lataniae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 17 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Massif des Maures

On 19 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Massif des Maures, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that forests on the Massif des Maures experience frequent fires, but the thick bark of the cork oak helps it to survive? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Massif des Maures. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Massif des Maures), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 12:02, 19 January 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Leptoglossus gonagra

On 21 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leptoglossus gonagra, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that hosts of the passionvine bug (example pictured) include coffee, citrus, mung bean, squash, and mango? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leptoglossus gonagra. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Leptoglossus gonagra), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Rhinogobius flumineus

On 21 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rhinogobius flumineus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the lizard goby holds on to rocks in fast-flowing water by means of a "sucker" formed from two fins? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rhinogobius flumineus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Rhinogobius flumineus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Richard Rudzitis

Hello! Your submission of Richard Rudzitis at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 00:36, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Acanthochitona crinita

On 24 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Acanthochitona crinita, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that chitons, such as Acanthochitona crinita, are molluscs with a shell composed of eight separate articulating valves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Acanthochitona crinita. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Acanthochitona crinita), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

Article move/name change for Syrian Civil War -> Syrian civil war

The infobox at that page - {{Syrian Civil War infobox}} or Template:Syrian Civil War infobox - Does it need to be moved to a new name too?... Also, there are a multitude of connected articles with Syrian Civil War (see their titles) not sure what should be done with them. Shearonink (talk) 16:50, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

In the page move review, there was a consensus to move Syrian Civil War -> Syrian civil war, so I performed the move. The discussion centred on the capitalisation issues and was not concerned with the infobox or titles of other related articles. Further discussions may be needed with regard to them. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:56, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Acropyga exsanguis

Hello! Your submission of Acropyga exsanguis at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Achaea (talk) 19:45, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

Scale insect

Well I think we're about done with the scales, then? Chiswick Chap (talk) 21:25, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

Yes. It seemed to me that it was written in American English, so I used that when I thought of it, but there are sure to be things I missed, and my spellchecker doesn't pick up. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:57, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

Well, it makes very little difference, just a letter here or there, and it'll give the reviewer something to do. I'll nominate it now. Chiswick Chap (talk) 10:23, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

It's under review already! Chiswick Chap (talk) 09:16, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

I'm not sure about the hook. "Billions of dollars' worth of damage", or "the source of both crimson and scarlet" might be more exciting? Chiswick Chap (talk) 10:18, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

@Chiswick Chap: Please add an alternative hook or two. I really enjoyed working on that group, they are such interesting insects! Cwmhiraeth (talk) 10:26, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Added, I hope in the right way. Any more pests you fancy working on? Chiswick Chap (talk) 12:50, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Well, I want to improve Mealybug, but that would just be more of the same, and otherwise its just things I come across when looking for more information like Polychaete. Do you have any suggestions? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:55, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Slug? Not a bad article already (a lot of work by The Snail Lady, Invertzoo). Bed bug? also in quite a good state. A jolly subject. I can write about bed bugs in Moby Dick! Chiswick Chap (talk) 14:29, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Let's go for bed bug. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 14:33, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

No scratching now! :} Chiswick Chap (talk) 14:58, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

Cimicidae

There's a bit of a WP:FORK issue between "Cimex" (slightly more on the biology) and "Bed bug" (rather more on diagnosis, prevention, treatment). Perhaps the second article should be renamed "Bed bug infestation" or something of that sort; unfortunately it redirects to "Bed bug", I'd say that was the wrong way around. There's a third article, Bed bug control techniques. WP:NOTHOWTO also intrudes; and I suspect WP:MEDRS will rear its ugly head. How many articles should there be? Chiswick Chap (talk) 15:14, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

I will start looking at it tomorrow. I'm hoping that I can find some information on other species and the genus in general, but it may not be easy. Let's see how it goes. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:29, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

I did a little on Cimex but I have now changed to Cimicidae which is more to my taste, and the Taylor article is a useful resource. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 20:06, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

Very wise. I'll join you there. Chiswick Chap (talk) 20:17, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

I'm a bit stuck. There isn't a lot on fossils; I'm unsure how much to say about the human side as there's only one species that really bothers us. Ideas? Chiswick Chap (talk) 14:58, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

We've had visitors for a few days, so I haven't been doing much. I'll do some more tomorrow and need to cite or remove some information. Do you fancy expanding the lead? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:43, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

@Chiswick Chap: I have been neglecting Cimicidae. Do you think it is ready for GAN? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:31, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

Yes, I think so. If the reviewer wants more on humans we can fix it but given the other articles there is little cause to say much here. Chiswick Chap (talk) 11:42, 28 February 2020 (UTC)

@Chiswick Chap: The article is now under review. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:04, 3 March 2020 (UTC)

OK, I'll keep an eye on it. Chiswick Chap (talk) 19:17, 3 March 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Blancoa

On 25 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blancoa, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the main pollinators of the winter bell (pictured) are the singing honeyeater and the red wattlebird? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blancoa. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blancoa), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

--valereee (talk) 12:01, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Lady Victoria Campbell

Re the above, I've just noticed a problem. Please could you kindly strike out ALT1 to prevent it from being mistakenly put on the main page? The nominator has replaced it with ALT2 "membership of" (instead of membership in") because it is a British English article. My apologies for not striking it earlier. Storye book (talk) 11:25, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

@Storye book: Well, I have done that, but it was probably not necessary because it was ALT2 that I had promoted. I was more concerned about the "islands throughout Argyll", when I would have preferred "islands of Argyll". Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:43, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Thank you. Yes I fully agree with you about "islands of Argyll" being better. I would be happy for it to be changed if Ruby2010 agrees. @Ruby2010: Storye book (talk) 12:07, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Perfectly fine with me, thank you! Ruby2010 (talk) 21:41, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Laem Phak Bia

On 26 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Laem Phak Bia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the critically endangered spoon-billed sandpiper can often be seen at Laem Phak Bia in Thailand? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Laem Phak Bia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Laem Phak Bia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:01, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

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DYK for Pontobdella muricata

On 28 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pontobdella muricata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that with a stretched length of up to 20 cm (8 in), Pontobdella muricata is one of the largest marine leeches? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pontobdella muricata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pontobdella muricata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Doubleband surgeonfish

On 29 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Doubleband surgeonfish, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the doubleband surgeonfish (example pictured) can turn a dark brown shade flushed with red or violet when stressed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Doubleband surgeonfish. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Doubleband surgeonfish), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Richard Rudzitis

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Acanthurus dussumieri

On 31 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Acanthurus dussumieri, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that juvenile ornate surgeonfish are quite different in colouring from the adult fish? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Acanthurus dussumieri. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Acanthurus dussumieri), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Wug·a·po·des​ 06:57, 31 January 2020 (UTC) 12:03, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Actinopyga capillata

Hello! Your submission of Actinopyga capillata at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Staberinde (talk) 15:40, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

February 2020

Please do not move a page to a title that is harder to follow, or move it unilaterally against naming conventions or consensus, as you did to Thomas Brierley. This includes making page moves while a discussion remains underway. We have some guidelines to help with deciding what title is best for a subject. If you would like to experiment with page titles and moving, please use the test Wikipedia. Thank you. Dl2000 (talk) 16:39, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Thank you for your kind advice. You will find a discussion on the proposed move at Talk:Thomas Brierley where I found there was a consensus to move the article, closed the discussion (which had been open for the requisite week) and performed the move. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 18:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

Sincere apologies for that, somehow missed the talk page move discussion there. Before doing that move revert, I did not find the phrase "grave cipher" in the article, your move only indicated "better title" for the edit summary and you did seem to have some controversy on earlier page move matters e.g. User talk:Cwmhiraeth#Page moves. Nevertheless your move was clearly justified and not vandalism, I retract the above message and have restored the page to Thomas Brierley grave cipher per consensus. Dl2000 (talk) 18:54, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

@Dl2000: Your apologies are accepted. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 19:00, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

The Great Britain/Ireland Destubathon

Hi. The Wikipedia:The Great Britain/Ireland Destubathon is planned for March 2020, a contest/editathon to eliminate as many stubs as possible from all 134 counties. Amazon vouchers/book prizes are planned for most articles destubbed from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and Northern Ireland and whoever destubs articles from the most counties out of the 134. Sign up on page if interested in participating, hope this will prove to be good fun and productive, we have over 44,000 stubs!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:23, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Zanardinia

On 3 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zanardinia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that growth in the brown seaweed Zanardinia typus occurs at the base of the hairs that grow around the edge of the frond? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zanardinia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Zanardinia), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Acropyga exsanguis

On 4 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Acropyga exsanguis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ant Acropyga exsanguis shares its nest with several species of mealybug, including Geococcus coffeae? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Acropyga exsanguis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Acropyga exsanguis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Geococcus coffeae

On 4 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Geococcus coffeae, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the ant Acropyga exsanguis shares its nest with several species of mealybug, including Geococcus coffeae? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Geococcus coffeae), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 4 February 2020 (UTC)

January 2020 Tree of Life Newsletter

January 2020—Issue 010

Tree of Life

Welcome to the Tree of Life newsletter!

Newly recognized content

Megarachne by Ichthyovenator Christmas imperial pigeon by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by FunkMonk Paranthropus by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by IJReid Orcinus meyeri by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by Enwebb Christmas darter by Enwebb and Cwmhiraeth, reviewed by J Milburn Saxifragales by Michael Goodyear, reviewed by starsandwhales Segnosaurus by FunkMonk, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Dryopithecus by Dunkleosteus77, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Drosophila subobscura by Andrewoh29, reviewed by Jens Lallensack Egyptian fruit bat by Enwebb, reviewed by FunkMonk Scale insect by Chiswick Chap and Cwhmiraeth, reviewed by Dunkleosteus77

Newly nominated content

Wolf by LittleJerry Segnosaurus by FunkMonk The Goldfinch (painting) by Jimfbleak Dryomyza anilis by AnuBalasubramanian Pigs in culture by Chiswick Chap Coronariae by Michael Goodyear Neanderthal by Dunkleosteus77 Gharial by BhagyaMani Honeynut squash by Ɱ James John Joicey by RLO1729 Gigantorhynchus by Mattximus Ardipithecus ramidus by Dunkleosteus77

News at a Glance

• In a major milestone for the automated taxobox system, more taxa articles now use automatic taxoboxes than manual ones. Particularly robust groups for automatic taxoboxes are turtles, primates, birds, rodents, amphibians and reptiles, sharks, and bivalves, with each project adopting automatic taxoboxes at rates greater than 95%. Only the fungi, arthropods, and microbiology projects had automatic taxobox adoption rates less than 25%. Read more in the 1 January update.
• Thanks to user Trappist the monk, all citations to the IUCN using Template:Cite web or Template:Cite journal have now been swapped to Template:Cite iucn. This will prevent a recurrence of massive link failure should the IUCN change its URL format again. That does not address the 14.5k articles that cite the IUCN without the use of templates. For more background discussion, see here and here.

Vital Articles

The vital articles project on English Wikipedia began in 2004 when an editor transferred a list from Meta-Wiki: List of articles every Wikipedia should have. The first incarnation of the list became what is now level 3. As of 2019, there are 5 levels of vital articles:

• Level 1: the 10 most vital articles (2009)
• Level 2: the 100 most vital articles (2009)
• Level 3: the 1,000 most vital articles (2004)
• Level 4: the 10,000 most vital articles (2006)
• Level 5: the 50,000 most vital articles (2017)

Each level is inclusive of all previous levels, meaning that the 1,000 Level 3 articles include those listed on Levels 2 and 1. Below is an overview of the distribution of vital articles, and the quality of the articles. While the ultimate goal of the vital articles project is to have Featured-class articles, I also considered Good Articles to be "complete" for the purposes of this list.

Animals (1,148 designated out of projected 2,400)

Cnidarians (5/8): 62.5% complete

Echinoderms (3/6): 50% complete

Insects (30/70): 42.9% complete

Invertebrates + others (10/27): 37% complete

Other arthropods (3/10): 30% complete

Reptiles (25/85): 29.4% complete

Amphibians (6/22): 27.3% complete

Porifera (1/4): 25% complete

Mammals (68/319): 21.3% complete

Mollusks (2/19): 21.1% complete

Arachnids (3/17): 17.6% complete

Birds (33/187): 17.6% complete

Animal breeds and hybrids (19/112): 17% complete

Crustaceans (3/25): 12% complete

Fishes (11/134): 8.2% complete

Agnatha (0/4): 0% complete

Plants, fungi, and other organisms (510 designated out of projected 1,200)

Fungi (4/33): 12.1% complete

Other organisms—Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya (5/62): 8.1% complete

Vegetables (6/96): 6.7% complete

Monocots (2/35): 5.7% complete

Edible fruits (5/95): 5.3% complete

Non-flowering plants (1/30): 3.3% complete

Edible seeds, grains, nuts (1/69): 1.4% complete

Non-monocots (1/88): 1.1% complete

Carnivorous plants (0/2): 0% complete

Many articles have yet to be designated for Tree of Life taxonomic groups, with 1,942 outstanding articles to be added. Anyone can add vital articles to the list! Restructuring may be necessary, as the only viruses included as of yet are under the category "Health". The majority of vital articles needing improvement are level 5, but here are some outstanding articles from the other levels:

Level 2

· Life · Human · Plant

Level 3

· Abiogenesis · Death · Cell · Human evolution · Organism · Zoology · Cattle · Dog · Reptile · Flower · Nut · Seed · Algae · Eukaryote · Biodiversity · Extinction · Photosynthesis

Level 4

· Sexual dimorphism · Feather · Fur · Hair · Gill · Plant anatomy · Plant morphology · Berry · Leaf · Root · Stoma · Shrub · Plant stem · Bark · Trunk · Epidermis · Ground tissue · Meristem · Vascular tissue · Vascular cambium · Hypha · Mycelium

January DYKs

Fossil teeth of Alopias palatasi

LuEsther T. Mertz Library

The Central Park mandarin duck

Christmas Island red crab

Salvador Dalí with his pet ocelot Babou

Passionvine bug

Tansy beetle

Winter bell

Doubleband surgeonfish

• ... that the extinct giant thresher shark Alopias palatasi is the only one of its kind to possess serrated teeth (pictured)? (1 January)
• ... that Dogor, an 18,000-year-old canine puppy, may represent a common ancestor of the dog and the wolf? (2 January)
• ... that the Caton Oak in Lancashire, England, was reputed to be a site of worship by druids? (4 January)
• ... that the LuEsther T. Mertz Library (pictured), one of the world's largest botanical libraries, had 6.5 million plant specimens and 75 percent of the world's systematic botany literature in 2002? (4 January)
• ... that Australian biologist Lee Berger identified Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis as being responsible for the decline and extinction of hundreds of amphibian species? (5 January)
• ... that the beetle Zaitzevia thermae has a total habitat of less than 35 square metres (380 sq ft) around one hot spring in Montana? (6 January)
• ... that the Anatolian frog is exported from Turkey to France, Italy and Switzerland for food, and is considered by the IUCN to be a near-threatened species? (6 January)
• ... that the stems and leaves of the endangered Holloway's crystalwort look as if they are covered in sugar crystals? (8 January)
• ... that a severe infestation of the palm weevil borer can kill its host palm? (9 January)
• ... that a mandarin duck (pictured) that appeared in New York City's Central Park became an international celebrity, with followers whom the Associated Press called "quackarazzi"? (10 January)
• ... that the Lac La Croix Indian Pony was recreated from a breeding population of four mares by crossing them with a Spanish Mustang? (11 January)
• ... that the female Savannah darter lays clutches of sticky eggs that she buries in gravel or sand? (12 January)
• ... that the Malayan banded pitta is threatened by the destruction of its forest habitat and by being targeted for the illegal trade in birds? (12 January)
• ... that in 2007, a rescued European bison calf dubbed Pubal grew so attached to humans in southeastern Poland that he could not be successfully reintegrated back into the wild? (13 January)
• ... that evolutionary biologist Rebecca Kilner has found that mites can give burying beetles a competitive advantage? (13 January)
• ... that jellyfish blooms can clog coastal power plants, causing losses of tens of thousands of US dollars per day? (14 January)
• ... that redbanded thrips are a significant pest of mango and cacao in the West Indies? (15 January)
• ... that the red crabs (example pictured) dominating the wildlife of Christmas Island have been threatened by the arrival of yellow crazy ants? (15 January)
• ... that Anisocentropus krampus was described in the same paper as other insects with monstrous names like Ganonema dracula and Anisocentropus golem? (16 January)
• ... that in France, the beetle Aepus marinus is restricted to a narrow strip of the beach near the high-water mark? (17 January)
• ... that the palm scale was first found on an endemic species of palm on the island of Réunion, but now infests plants in at least 78 families around the world? (17 January)
• ... that artist Salvador Dalí claimed that his pet ocelot (both pictured) was an ordinary domestic cat that he had "painted over in an op art design"? (18 January)
• ... that a whale found in western Vermont has presented further evidence of glaciation in New England? (19 January)
• ... that hosts of the passionvine bug (example pictured) include coffee, citrus, mung bean, squash, and mango? (21 January)
• ... that the lizard goby holds on to rocks in fast-flowing water by means of a "sucker" formed from two fins? (21 January)
• ... that the egg sacs of the newly discovered Phinda button spider are made of bright purple silk that fades to grey when it dries? (22 January)
• ... that the nationally rare tansy beetle (example pictured) survives at Acaster South Ings, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near York, England? (23 January)
• ... that chitons, such as Acanthochitona crinita, are molluscs with a shell composed of eight separate articulating valves? (25 January)
• ... that the main pollinators of the winter bell (pictured) are the singing honeyeater and the red wattlebird? (26 January)
• ... that with a stretched length of up to 20 cm (8 in), Pontobdella muricata is one of the largest marine leeches? (28 January)
• ... that not only does Couma utilis have edible fruit, its latex is used as a base for chewing gum, caulking boats, and whitewashing houses? (29 January)
• ... that the doubleband surgeonfish (example pictured) can turn a dark brown shade flushed with red or violet when stressed? (30 January)

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DYK for Blue pitta

On 5 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blue pitta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the blue pitta is a shy, secretive bird, but will respond to a recording of its call? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blue pitta. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blue pitta), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of John Papworth (plasterer)

Hello! Your submission of John Papworth (plasterer) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:58, 5 February 2020 (UTC)

Move in Syrian Civil War

Hi, I think the closing here should have been "no consensus" because if we are going to use "civil war" instead of "Civil War", then we should move all articles with "Civil War" to "civil war" so that the "civil war" become consistent in all articles.--SharʿabSalam▼ (talk) 22:21, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Acetabularia acetabulum

On 7 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Acetabularia acetabulum, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the alga Acetabularia acetabulum (pictured) resembles a green parasol? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Acetabularia acetabulum. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Acetabularia acetabulum), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 7 February 2020 (UTC)

Thanks!

Hi Cwmhiraeth, thanks for promoting the Cymmer Colliery explosion DYK to the prep queue, much appreciated. RLO1729 (talk) 08:38, 7 February 2020 (UTC)

Pearl District

Hi - thanks for the close here. One nit, though. Only one editor said that USPLACE applies here. The other three, myself included, disagreed, and in fact there is no neighborhood convention in USPLACE. Any chance you could edit your close to reflect that? USPLACE is always highly charged, and it would be nice to reflect how editors actually discussed it here. Thanks! Dohn joe (talk) 16:14, 7 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Pedicularis palustris

On 9 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pedicularis palustris, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Bishop Monkton Ings in North Yorkshire, England, provides a habitat to the semi-parasitic marsh lousewort? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pedicularis palustris), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK

Cwmhiraeth, I just noticed you were starting a second set. Thank you so much. There's a special occasion hook that should go into either Prep 3 or Prep 4, in case you're going to complete that new set; if Prep 3 is better timing for it, that might affect what goes where. BlueMoonset (talk) 07:14, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

@BlueMoonset: Right, I will jiggle them around a bit and incorporate it in an image slot. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:20, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for John Papworth (plasterer)

On 9 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Papworth (plasterer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Papworth created the plasterwork on the ceiling of the Greenwich Hospital chapel (pictured) in London when it was rebuilt in the 1780s after a fire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Papworth (plasterer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Papworth (plasterer)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Callipappus australis

On 10 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Callipappus australis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although the bird of paradise fly was first described from an Angophora tree, it is quite likely that this is not the insect's host plant? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Callipappus australis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Callipappus australis), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:04, 10 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Actinopyga capillata

On 13 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Actinopyga capillata, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the hairy sea cucumber has long tube feet on its dorsal surface, giving it a furry appearance? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Actinopyga capillata. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Actinopyga capillata), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 13 February 2020 (UTC)

New Page Reviewer newsletter February 2020

Hello Cwmhiraeth,

Source Guide Discussion

The first NPP source guide discussion is now underway. It covers a wide range of sources in Ghana with the goal of providing more guidance to reviewers about sources they might see when reviewing pages. Hopefully, new page reviewers will join others interested in reliable sources and those with expertise in these sources to make the discussion a success.

Redirects

New to NPP? Looking to try something a little different? Consider patrolling some redirects. Redirects are relatively easy to review, can be found easily through the New Pages Feed. You can find more information about how to patrol redirects at WP:RPATROL.

Discussions and Resources

• There is an ongoing discussion around changing notifications for new editors who attempt to write articles.
• A recent discussion of whether Michelin starred restraunts are notable was archived without closure.
• A resource page with links pertinent for reviewers was created this month.
• A proposal to increase the scope of G5 was withdrawn.

Refresher

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Template:Did you know nominations/A1206 road (Great Britain)

Cwmhiraeth, I was wondering whether you'd be interested in returning to your review here, as a new hook has been proposed and needs assessing. Thanks! BlueMoonset (talk) 08:18, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

Prep 2

Hi, I don't know if you realize that you put five U.S. hooks into this set. I don't have time to move things around for another 26 hours. BlueMoonset also wants us to use only 3 bios in each set. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 13:34, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

Well, I went ahead and moved some of the hooks to the next set so Prep 2 won't be promoted yet. Yoninah (talk) 13:40, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

@Yoninah: (Edit conflict) I did notice, when I had completed the set, that it was overbiased towards the US, and I will move a hook or two around. As for the bios, the proportion of these has increased, mostly bios of men, and I will be promoting 3 or 4 as seems best to fit into each set. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 13:48, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

Cwmhiraeth, Yoninah, I just did a count of the Approved bios, and it's even between bios and non-bios at the moment—we have the same number of each. So, going forward, we should probably go for four bios in each set wherever possible until the ratio changes, which is entirely dependent on which nominations get approved. (There are 144 still waiting for approval.) BlueMoonset (talk) 18:23, 14 February 2020 (UTC)

Thanks for the clarification, BlueMoonset. Yoninah (talk) 17:31, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

@Yoninah and BlueMoonset: There seems to me to be a great dearth of biographies. When building Prep6 today, I couldn't find a suitable biographical hook to complete it, and it currently has only two biographies. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 08:56, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

@BlueMoonset: I also noticed this. Yoninah (talk) 12:46, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

Cwmhiraeth, Yoninah, as the ratio has changed, so too should the composition of the sets. You two are closest to the issue, so if bios get hard to find, use your best judgment to adjust the level as needed—it sounds like two (or maybe even one) might be the right number at the moment, but it could go higher if a spate of bios are approved, or stay low for a while. Four is always the ceiling, but the floor, ultimately, can even be zero if there aren't any suitable bios. Similarly, I've noticed that many sets recently have fewer than the recommended half (four) U.S. hooks; I think all of the current queue and prep sets come in at under that number. This may change, but for now we have to deal with what we have in the way of approved hooks, especially since it is a small percentage of the total nominations. BlueMoonset (talk) 16:00, 25 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Pedicularis sylvatica

On 15 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pedicularis sylvatica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that common lousewort owes its name to the belief that livestock that ate it would become lousy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pedicularis sylvatica. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Pedicularis sylvatica), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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DYK for Bispira brunnea

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 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 16 February 2020 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Yeinot Bitan

Cwmhiraeth, I was wondering whether you could take a look at the article and ALT3—you were the original reviewer—and see whether both are ready for a new tick. I had some issues (as I noted) that prevented me from promoting the nomination recently, and I believe they have been addressed, but I think if I went back to it then you, me, and Yoninah would all be unable to promote it, whereas if you make the determination, I'd still be able to do the promotion. Thank you very much, both for this, and for all of the work you've been doing building prep sets. BlueMoonset (talk) 03:57, 16 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Mesocyclops longisetus

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DYK nomination of Phyllodoce lineata

Hello! Your submission of Phyllodoce lineata at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 21:19, 19 February 2020 (UTC)

Not a problem per se, just a request to rephrase the caption. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 21:19, 19 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Pterophorus pentadactyla

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DYK for Sinustrombus sinuatus

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— Wug·a·po·des​ 03:06, 22 February 2020 (UTC) 00:01, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Newsteadia floccosa

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