Dolichovespula sylvestris

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal
gptkbp:body_shape elongated
gptkbp:breeding_range hundreds to thousands
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:color black and yellow
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:yellow
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:white-faced_hornet
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:defense_mechanism stinging
gptkbp:diet gptkb:nectar
insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:foraging_behavior daytime
active forager
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Dolichovespula
gptkbp:habitat wooded areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference near water sources
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:drones
non-reproductive female
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dolichovespula sylvestris
gptkbp:human_interaction can be a pest
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:fast
complete metamorphosis
larvae
protein-rich food
insects and nectar
gptkbp:lifespan few months
few weeks to months
gptkbp:nest_color grayish
gptkbp:nest_location trees
end of season
high places
cleaning and repairs
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers
gptkbp:nest_recycling rarely
gptkbp:nesting up to 10 meters
spherical
spring to fall
up to 30 cm in diameter
paper nests
small opening
chewed wood fibers
gptkbp:notable_ruler reproductive female
up to a year
gptkbp:number_of_stages adults
gptkbp:orbit_type filiform
gptkbp:order gptkb:Hymenoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
aggressive
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Dolichovespula_media
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:size about 1.5 to 2 cm
gptkbp:social_structure eusocial
gptkbp:sting_pain_level moderate to high
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with plants
gptkbp:wing_configuration two pairs of wings
gptkbp:year 1758
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dolichovespula
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7