Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:behavior |
aggressive when threatened
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| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
founded by a single queen
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| gptkbp:breeding_range |
up to 100 individuals
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Insecta
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| gptkbp:color |
yellow and black
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| gptkbp:coloration |
black with yellow markings
polymorphic |
| gptkbp:common_name |
Eastern Paper Wasp
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| gptkbp:communication |
through pheromones
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
not endangered
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
stinging
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| gptkbp:diet |
insects
nectar and fruit juice |
| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:flight_style |
capable of flying
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
during the day
forages for food |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Polistes
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| gptkbp:habitat |
open areas
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| gptkbp:hive_temperature |
maintains temperature in nests
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Polistes fuscatus
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
generally non-aggressive
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| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:Animalia
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| 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
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 1 year
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| gptkbp:mating_system |
nuptial flights
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| 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
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| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Hymenoptera
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| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Arthropoda
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:birds
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
egg-laying
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
studied for social behavior
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in warm months
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| gptkbp:size |
about 1 inch long
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
dominant female leads
semi-social |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with other insects
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
defends nesting area
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
vulnerable to larger predators
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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