Vespula germanica

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adultPlumage late summer
sugars and proteins
gptkbp:averageLifespan up to 2 years
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
gptkbp:breedingSeason nuptial flights
gptkbp:character hymenopteran venom
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:colors yellow and black
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:German_wasp
gptkbp:communicationEquipment pheromones
gptkbp:controls traps
gptkbp:culturalHeritage black and yellow stripes
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
nectar and fruit juices
gptkbp:employees foragers and nurses
gptkbp:employs foraging
gptkbp:endOfLife annual cycle
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:foragingBehavior daytime
scavenging
gptkbp:gender reproduction
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Vespula
gptkbp:habitat urban areas
gptkbp:hasCrossover hibernation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vespula germanica
gptkbp:humanInteraction food scavenging
gptkbp:impact nuisance
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:larvalStage complete metamorphosis
several weeks
10-14 days
protein-rich food
several instars
protein sources
workers feed larvae
gptkbp:lifespan 1 year
gptkbp:nativeTo Europe
gptkbp:nesting seasonal
protected areas
variable
colonial
late autumn
mammals
spring
high in urban areas
temporary
plant fibers
small opening
chewed wood fibers
in trees or underground
aggressive workers
chewed plant material
paper nest
gptkbp:notable_player swarming
gptkbp:notablePerson painful
gptkbp:order Hymenoptera
gptkbp:predators birds
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Vespula_vulgaris
gptkbp:reproduction sexual reproduction
high in spring
gptkbp:rootSystem round or oval
up to 5,000 individuals
gptkbp:seasonalActivities spring to autumn
gptkbp:size 12-17 mm
gptkbp:socialStructure eusocial
gptkbp:travelTime late autumn
gptkbp:work several weeks to months