Statements (92)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Camouflage during rest
|
| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
Up to 30 km/h
May to September Two pairs of wings Broad and rounded Clear with dark spots Translucent with spots |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Linnaeus
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Perches on vegetation
Hunting in flight |
| gptkbp:body_style |
Robust
|
| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Insecta
|
| gptkbp:climate |
Temperate climates
|
| gptkbp:color |
Yellow and black
Seasonal changes Geographical variation Males are more colorful than females Four dark spots on wings Males darken with age Seasonal changes in coloration Brown and yellow Distinctive spots on wings Yellow and black markings |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Four-spotted_Skimmer
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Habitat restoration
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of wetlands
Popular in photography and nature studies |
| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:Insects
Mosquitoes Flying insects |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Europe
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
Pollinator
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
On water surface
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Sensitive to temperature changes
|
| gptkbp:eye_color |
Large and bulging
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Libellulidae
|
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Linnaeus
1758 |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
Gliding and hovering
Elaborate aerial displays |
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
Hunting in flight
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Libellula
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Wetlands
Ponds Near water bodies Shallow waters |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Libellula quadrimaculata
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
gptkb:Naiad
Freshwater Filter feeding Several months Gills Vegetated areas Detritus and small organisms |
| gptkbp:length |
40-50 mm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
2-4 weeks
1-3 years |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
Aerial displays
Territorial |
| gptkbp:migration |
Non-migratory
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Short and bristle-like
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
Not applicable
None, lays eggs in water |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:product
|
| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Arthropoda
|
| gptkbp:population_trend |
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
Spring to early summer
|
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Libellula_depressa
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviposition
Eggs laid in water |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Indicator species for wetland health
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
Ecological studies
|
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
Active in warm months
|
| gptkbp:size |
Diurnal
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
Solitary
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
None known
Aquatic plants |
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
Aggressive towards intruders
Aggressive towards rivals |
| gptkbp:threats |
Pesticides
Habitat loss |
| gptkbp:vision |
Excellent eyesight
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
Threat from urbanization
Pollution and drainage |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
70-90 mm
|
| gptkbp:year |
1758
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Libellula
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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