Vespula intermedia

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
gptkbp:breeding_range hundreds to thousands
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color yellow and black
gptkbp:color_variation depends on region
gptkbp:common_name intermediate yellowjacket
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
sugars and proteins
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenging
up to several hundred meters
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Vespula
gptkbp:habitat open areas
gptkbp:has_pet about 10 days
gptkbp:has_role foraging and nest maintenance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vespula intermedia
gptkbp:human_interaction can be a nuisance
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage complete metamorphosis
about 10 days
3 stages
depends on food availability
protein-rich food
fed by workers
insects and meat
gptkbp:lifespan 1 year
few weeks to months
gptkbp:nest_aggression increased during late summer
gptkbp:nest_camouflage blends with surroundings
gptkbp:nest_decline occurs in fall
gptkbp:nest_humidity maintained by workers
gptkbp:nest_location annual cycle
near food sources
occurs in winter
underground or in trees
cleaned by workers
gptkbp:nest_material plant fibers and saliva
gptkbp:nest_protection by workers
gptkbp:nest_rebuilding in spring
gptkbp:nest_reinforcement by adding new materials.
gptkbp:nest_survival depends on queen's survival
gptkbp:nesting spring to fall
paper nests
occurs in summer
regulated by workers
umbrella-like
small opening
made from chewed wood fibers
varies with colony size
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:evolution
gptkbp:notable_wrestlers painful sting
gptkbp:number_of_stages emerges from pupae
gptkbp:order gptkb:Hymenoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
aggressive towards intruders
gptkbp:premiered_on after pupation
gptkbp:queen_fertility high in summer
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Vespula_germanica
gptkbp:reproduction gptkb:sexual_reproduction
gptkbp:seasonal_activities active in summer
gptkbp:size gptkb:medium
gptkbp:social_structure eusocial
gptkbp:strategy swarming
gptkbp:venomous proteins and enzymes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5