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The assertions of aggression in this species are overblown and consist only of anecdotal (and probably apochryphal) evidence. Ditto the speculation the wasps in the U.S. feed mainly on caterpillars. I would like to see any evidence supporting same; the diatribe at Penn State website http://www.ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/dominulus.htm does not count; that article offers no evidence, either, only hyperbole.[[User:Bruce Marlin|Nickrz]] ([[User talk:Bruce Marlin|talk]]) 13:10, 5 May 2008 (UTC) |
The assertions of aggression in this species are overblown and consist only of anecdotal (and probably apochryphal) evidence. Ditto the speculation the wasps in the U.S. feed mainly on caterpillars. I would like to see any evidence supporting same; the diatribe at Penn State website http://www.ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/dominulus.htm does not count; that article offers no evidence, either, only hyperbole.[[User:Bruce Marlin|Nickrz]] ([[User talk:Bruce Marlin|talk]]) 13:10, 5 May 2008 (UTC) |
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== Incorrect regional bias == |
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This article seems to be strongly biased towards the invasive status of this species in the USA. However, of course it is a native species in Europe. |
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I suggest that the elements in the introduction concerning its status in the USA should be replaced by text about its status in its native lands, and that its status as an invasive species in the USA be removed to a specific section. |
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I am afraid I am not an expert on wasps, so I cannot do this. But as it stands, the article exhibits a regional bias that is inappropriate for an international encyclopedia. |
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Wikipedia is not just for the USA!--[[User:APRCooper|APRCooper]] ([[User talk:APRCooper|talk]]) 11:18, 22 September 2008 (UTC) |
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Add Geographic Range section
Anyone who knows enough about wasps or has a field guide book should add a geographic range section for this article. --Ice Ardor 05:48, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
Polistes dominulus vs Polistes gallicus
From what I knew recently, Polistes gallicus and Polistes dominulus are not the same species. Please check this comment from an European specialist. I think the page should be corrected -- Alvesgaspar (talk) 19:11, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
Aggression
The assertions of aggression in this species are overblown and consist only of anecdotal (and probably apochryphal) evidence. Ditto the speculation the wasps in the U.S. feed mainly on caterpillars. I would like to see any evidence supporting same; the diatribe at Penn State website http://www.ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/dominulus.htm does not count; that article offers no evidence, either, only hyperbole.Nickrz (talk) 13:10, 5 May 2008 (UTC)
Incorrect regional bias
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This article seems to be strongly biased towards the invasive status of this species in the USA. However, of course it is a native species in Europe.
I suggest that the elements in the introduction concerning its status in the USA should be replaced by text about its status in its native lands, and that its status as an invasive species in the USA be removed to a specific section.
I am afraid I am not an expert on wasps, so I cannot do this. But as it stands, the article exhibits a regional bias that is inappropriate for an international encyclopedia.
Wikipedia is not just for the USA!--APRCooper (talk) 11:18, 22 September 2008 (UTC)