Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:behavior |
aggressive when threatened
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
founded by a single queen
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Insecta
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| gptkbp:color |
yellow and black
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:first_flight |
capable of flying
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
during the day
forages for food |
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Polistes
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| gptkbp:habitat |
up to 100 individuals
open areas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Polistes fuscatus
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
generally non-aggressive
|
| gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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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:lifespan |
complete metamorphosis
up to 1 year |
| gptkbp:mating_system |
nuptial flights
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| gptkbp:nesting |
plant fibers
spring to fall local vegetation varies by environmental conditions plant fibers and mud 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 colonies may be abandoned in winter includes workers and a queen under eaves or trees |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:Arthropoda
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| gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:bird
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
egg-laying
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for social behavior
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in warm months
|
| gptkbp:serving_temperature |
maintains temperature in nests
|
| 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
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