Template:Did you know nominations/Meloe variegatus


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 07:07, 6 February 2017 (UTC)

Meloe variegatus

 * ... that the variegated oil beetle (Meloe variegatus) was used as a treatment for aquaphobia in the 19th century? Source: "I am informed by Mr. Hunneman, that this species is highgly prized in Germany as a medicine, being considerd a specific in hydrophobia."
 * ALT1:... that the oily secretions of the variegated oil beetle (Meloe variegatus) were collected in the 19th century by hanging them on a piece of hair until dry? Source: "For this purpose it is taken by slipping a hair round its neck, and suspending it until it be dry; by which means the oily secretion they throw out when first taken is preserved."
 * ALT2:... that the larvae of the variegated oil beetle (Meloe variegatus) infiltrate the nests of bees by waiting on a blade of grass or flower until they are able to grab hold of a passing bee using their mouth parts? Source: Hartwig, A., Topolska, G.,Krzyzanska, K. 2000. 'An incident of an apiary invaded by larvae of Meloe variegatus', Bee World, 81(3), 142-143.

Created by Zakhx150 (talk). Self-nominated at 11:31, 22 January 2017 (UTC).


 * starting review-- Kev min  § 21:39, 22 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Symbol voting keep.svg Article new enough and long enough. Citations are present and hooks are cited.  Hooks alt0 and alt1 are both verified and follow the citation, hook alt2 is taken agf due to offline source.  No policy issues identified with the article. nominator under 5 DKY credits, and exempt from QPQ. looks good to go.-- Kev  min  § 22:09, 22 January 2017 (UTC)