Polistes fuscatus

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:breeding_behavior founded by a single queen
gptkbp:breeding_range up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color yellow and black
gptkbp:coloration black with yellow markings
polymorphic
gptkbp:common_name Eastern Paper Wasp
gptkbp:communication through pheromones
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:defense_mechanism stinging
gptkbp:diet insects
nectar and fruit juice
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:flight_style capable of flying
gptkbp:foraging_behavior during the day
forages for food
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Polistes
gptkbp:habitat open areas
gptkbp:hive_temperature maintains temperature in nests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polistes fuscatus
gptkbp:human_interaction generally non-aggressive
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage about 10 days
depends on food availability
chewed insects
develops in nests
white and legless
females care for larvae
females feed larvae
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan up to 1 year
gptkbp:mating_system nuptial flights
gptkbp:nest_location colonies may be abandoned in winter
under eaves or trees
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers
local vegetation
plant fibers and mud
gptkbp:nesting spring to fall
varies by environmental conditions
females build nests
umbrella-shaped
builds nests in sheltered locations
can be solitary or social.
varies with colony size
builds open nests
can rebuild nests each year
gptkbp:nesting_colony_structure includes workers and a queen
gptkbp:order gptkb:Hymenoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:research_importance studied for social behavior
gptkbp:seasonal_activities active in warm months
gptkbp:size about 1 inch long
gptkbp:social_structure dominant female leads
semi-social
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with other insects
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:wildlife vulnerable to larger predators
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5