Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:API
|
| gptkbp:activities |
social insect
|
| gptkbp:belligerent |
defensive of nests
|
| gptkbp:color |
yellow and black
striped |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:German_Yellow_Jacket
|
| gptkbp:communication |
pheromones
|
| gptkbp:controls |
traps and insecticides
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
associated with picnics and outdoor activities
|
| gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
sugars and proteins |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
pollinator
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Vespidae
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
daytime
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Vespula
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
urban areas
|
| gptkbp:has_role |
forages for food
mate with queen |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Little Yellow Jacket
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
can be a nuisance
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
protein-rich food
takes about 10 days workers feed and care for larvae |
| gptkbp:leadership |
reproduces
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
complete metamorphosis
several weeks to months |
| gptkbp:members |
can swarm when threatened
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
females build nests
prefer sheltered areas. small opening builds nests in the ground paper-like substance grows throughout summer nests die off in winter new queens start new colonies spherical or oval under eaves or in trees up to 4 feet wide |
| gptkbp:notable_wrestlers |
painful
allergic reactions possible |
| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
queens survive winter
|
| gptkbp:pests |
considered a pest in some areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
workers defend the nest aggressively |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Vespula_alascensis
gptkb:Vespula_squamosa gptkb:Vespula_pensylvanica |
| gptkbp:research |
studied for behavior and ecology
|
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in late summer
|
| gptkbp:size |
about 1 inch long
|
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Vespula_germanica
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
aggressive when disturbed
|
| gptkbp:venomous |
injects venom through stinger
contains proteins and enzymes |