Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Wasp
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| gptkbp:biodiversity |
many species exist globally
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| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
can grow rapidly in summer
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| gptkbp:color |
black and yellow
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| gptkbp:coloration |
warning coloration
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| gptkbp:communication |
use pheromones
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| gptkbp:control_system |
traps and insecticides
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| gptkbp:defense |
composed of hexagonal cells
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| gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
pollinators and scavengers
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| gptkbp:employees |
sterile female
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
scavenge for food
up to several miles from the nest |
| gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:drones
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Vespula
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| gptkbp:habitat |
found in North America
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| gptkbp:has_role |
foraging and nest maintenance
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Yellow Jackets
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
can cause allergic reactions
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| gptkbp:larvae_role |
develop into new adults
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
approximately 10 days
takes about 10 days workers care for larvae adults feed larvae protein-rich food fed regurgitated food |
| gptkbp:life_cycle |
complete metamorphosis
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
queens live up to a year
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| gptkbp:mating_system |
drones mate with queens
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| gptkbp:members |
can swarm when threatened
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| gptkbp:nest_location |
nests are abandoned in winter
often near human activity |
| gptkbp:nest_material |
chewed wood and saliva
wood fibers and plant materials |
| gptkbp:nesting |
spring to fall
depends on food availability small opening annual cycle of colony growth and decline build nests in the ground or in structures can be aggressive near nests can be found in trees or shrubs can be large, containing thousands of individuals colonies can be perennial or annual. made of chewed wood fibers and saliva starts in spring by a queen |
| gptkbp:nesting_site |
often in attics or wall voids
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| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
fertile female
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| gptkbp:notable_wrestlers |
can sting multiple times
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| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
queens hibernate
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| gptkbp:pests |
considered pests in urban areas
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| gptkbp:predators |
birds and mammals
workers defend the nest aggressively |
| gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Bald-faced_Hornet
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
most active in late summer
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
eusocial insects
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| gptkbp:sting_pain_level |
can be very painful
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| gptkbp:sting_reaction |
can vary from mild to severe
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| gptkbp:strategy |
aggressive when threatened
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
defend their foraging area
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Wasp
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| gptkbp:venomous |
contains allergens
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:West_Virginia_State_University
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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