Polistinae

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subfamily
gptkbp:characterized_by social behavior
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:black
gptkb:yellow
brown
gptkbp:communication visual signals
pheromones
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Polistes
Mischocyttarus
Ropalidia
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:camouflage
stinging
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:gardens
forests
gptkbp:has_behavior cooperative brood care
gptkbp:has_diet gptkb:nectar
insects
gptkbp:has_features long legs
large eyes
waisted body
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Polistinae
gptkbp:includes paper wasps
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in genetic studies
ecological studies
behavioral studies
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecosystem balance
pollination
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
tropical regions
gptkbp:is_known_for aggressive behavior
gptkbp:is_known_to form colonies
defend their nests
forage for food
exhibit parental care
build nests out of paper-like material
gptkbp:is_part_of food web
gptkbp:is_related_to hymenopterans
gptkbp:is_studied_in entomology
gptkbp:is_threatened_by climate change
habitat loss
pesticides
gptkbp:is_used_in biological control
gptkbp:known_for nest building
gptkbp:life_cycle holometabolous
gptkbp:lifespan 1 to 2 years
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
other insects
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:social_structure worker caste
dominant female
drone caste
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vespinae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8