Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Wasp
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| gptkbp:activities |
social insect
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| gptkbp:aggressiveness |
defensive of nests
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| gptkbp:color |
yellow and black
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| gptkbp:color_scheme |
striped
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| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:German_Yellow_Jacket
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| gptkbp:communication |
pheromones
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| gptkbp:control_system |
traps and insecticides
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
associated with picnics and outdoor activities
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| gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
sugars and proteins |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
pollinator
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
daytime
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Vespula
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| gptkbp:habitat |
urban areas
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| gptkbp:has_role |
forages for food
mate with queen |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Little Yellow Jacket
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
can be a nuisance
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:Wasp
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
protein-rich food
takes about 10 days workers feed and care for larvae |
| gptkbp:life_cycle |
complete metamorphosis
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
several weeks to months
|
| gptkbp:members |
can swarm when threatened
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| gptkbp:nest_life_cycle |
new queens start new colonies
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| gptkbp:nest_location |
prefer sheltered areas.
nests die off in winter under eaves or in trees |
| gptkbp:nest_material |
paper-like substance
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| gptkbp:nesting |
females build nests
small opening builds nests in the ground grows throughout summer spherical or oval up to 4 feet wide |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
reproduces
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| gptkbp:notable_wrestlers |
painful
allergic reactions possible |
| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
queens survive winter
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| gptkbp:pests |
considered a pest in some areas
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:birds
workers defend the nest aggressively |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Vespula_alascensis
gptkb:Vespula_squamosa gptkb:Vespula_pensylvanica |
| gptkbp:research |
studied for behavior and ecology
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in late summer
|
| gptkbp:size |
about 1 inch long
|
| gptkbp:species |
gptkb:Vespula_germanica
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| gptkbp:sting_mechanism |
injects venom through stinger
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| gptkbp:strategy |
aggressive when disturbed
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| gptkbp:venomous |
contains proteins and enzymes
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:PBR
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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