Vespula vulgaris

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:body_shape waisted body
gptkbp:breeding_range up to several thousand individuals
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color yellow and black
gptkbp:color_scheme striped abdomen
gptkbp:color_variation some may appear more brownish
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:common_wasp
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and stories
gptkbp:defense_mechanism aggressive behavior
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:family gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenging
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Vespula
gptkbp:habitat open areas, forests, urban areas
gptkbp:has_role forages and cares for the young
mate with the queen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vespula vulgaris
gptkbp:human_interaction can be a nuisance
gptkbp:importance pollinator
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage carnivorous
regurgitated food from adults
takes about 10-14 days
workers feed and protect larvae
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan several weeks to months
gptkbp:nest_location in trees or underground
colonies die off in winter
gptkbp:nest_material paper-like substance
gptkbp:nest_rebuilding queens start new nests in spring
gptkbp:nesting spring to fall
up to 30 cm in diameter
builds nests in sheltered locations
made from chewed wood fibers
gptkbp:notable_ruler reproduces and leads the colony
gptkbp:notable_wrestlers painful sting
gptkbp:order gptkb:Hymenoptera
gptkbp:pests can help control pest populations
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Vespula_germanica
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:research_importance studied for social behavior
gptkbp:seasonal_activities active in summer
gptkbp:size 12-17 mm
gptkbp:social_structure eusocial
gptkbp:sting_mechanism injects venom through stinger
gptkbp:strategy high when defending nest
gptkbp:venomous contains enzymes and peptides
gptkbp:wing_configuration two pairs of wings
gptkbp:winter_survival queens hibernate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yellowjacket
gptkb:Vespidae
gptkb:yellow_jacket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5