Statements (66)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Widow_Skimmer
gptkb:Four-spotted_Skimmer |
gptkbp:adaptation |
perching to hunt
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gptkbp:adult_plumage |
during seasonal changes
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
May to September
up to 15 mph two pairs of wings clear with dark markings transparent with dark tips |
gptkbp:behavior |
perches on vegetation
solitary or territorial hunting from perches |
gptkbp:body_style |
elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_season |
late spring to summer
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gptkbp:color |
black and white
white and black males are more colorful than females camouflage and mating during maturation |
gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Common_Whitetail
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:diet |
insects
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gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:egg_color |
on vegetation near water
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Libellulidae
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gptkbp:first_flight |
agile and fast
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
on flying insects
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gptkbp:genus |
Plathemis
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gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:lake
varies seasonally marshes sunny areas near water |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Common Whitetail
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gptkbp:larval_stage |
freshwater
aquatic several months depends on temperature small aquatic organisms requires clean water vegetated areas varied aquatic environments depends on water quality depends on water temperature high in some habitats by fish on small invertebrates with other aquatic insects |
gptkbp:lifespan |
several weeks
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gptkbp:local_attraction |
common in suitable habitats
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gptkbp:mating_system |
aerial displays
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gptkbp:migration |
not migratory
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gptkbp:nesting |
not applicable
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gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:premiered_on |
from water to air
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gptkbp:reproduction |
oviposition near water
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gptkbp:seed_dispersal |
limited range.
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gptkbp:size |
diurnal
medium-sized dragonfly |
gptkbp:species |
Plathemis lydia
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
males defend territories
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gptkbp:vision |
excellent vision
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gptkbp:wildlife |
by larger insects
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gptkbp:wing_area |
aerodynamics
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gptkbp:wingspan |
70 to 90 mm
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