Yellow Jacket

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Vespidae
gptkbp:color black and yellow
some species have different color patterns
gptkbp:communication uses pheromones
gptkbp:contains_allergens can cause allergic reactions
gptkbp:controls can help control pest populations
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and stories
gptkbp:damage high
gptkbp:defense defend nests aggressively
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinator
gptkbp:economic_activity adapted to urban environments
gptkbp:employees sterile female
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages for food
forages during the day
gptkbp:gender gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Vespula
gptkbp:habitat various environments
prefers open areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yellow Jacket
gptkbp:interacts_with can be a nuisance to humans
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage takes several weeks
workers care for larvae
develops in the nest
fed protein-rich food
gptkbp:leadership fertile female
gptkbp:lifespan complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:mating_system drones mate with queens
gptkbp:nesting spring to fall
can be large
annual lifecycle
nests are abandoned in winter
paper-like substance
builds nests in the ground or in structures
can be solitary or social.
composed of multiple layers
constructed from chewed wood fibers
nests can grow significantly during summer
often found in sheltered areas
uses plant fibers and saliva
gptkbp:notable_species identified by coloration and behavior
gptkbp:notable_wrestlers can sting multiple times
gptkbp:number_of_stages queens overwinter alone
gptkbp:pests used in biological pest control
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
birds and mammals
gptkbp:research_focus studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:seasonal_activities active in late summer and early fall
gptkbp:social_structure eusocial
gptkbp:species gptkb:Vespula_squamosa
gptkb:Vespula_vulgaris
gptkb:Vespula_germanica
gptkb:Vespula_pensylvanica
many species exist worldwide
gptkbp:subspecies found in many regions globally
gptkbp:symptoms pain, swelling, and redness
gptkbp:tactics can be aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:venomous injects venom through stinger
contains proteins and enzymes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SRT_Demon
gptkb:Denison_High_School
gptkb:Rockwall_High_School
gptkb:Howard_Payne_University
gptkb:Osbourn_Park_High_School
gptkb:AIC_Yellow_Jackets
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4