Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Wasp
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| gptkbp:breeding_range |
up to several thousand individuals
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| gptkbp:color |
yellow and black
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| gptkbp:coloration |
warning coloration
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| gptkbp:communication |
uses pheromones
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
not endangered
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in folklore and literature
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| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
sugary substances |
| gptkbp:distribution |
Europe, Asia, and North America
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
pollinator
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Vespidae
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
forages for food
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| gptkbp:habitat |
temperate regions
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| gptkbp:has_pet |
enclosed in a cocoon
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| gptkbp:has_role |
forages and cares for young
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
common wasp
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| gptkbp:human_interaction |
can be a nuisance
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
about 10 days
protein-rich food develops in nests 3 stages: egg, larva, pupa food brought by adults insects and other protein sources |
| gptkbp:life_cycle |
complete metamorphosis
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
few weeks to several months
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| gptkbp:mating_system |
queens mate in fall
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| gptkbp:members |
occurs in late summer
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| gptkbp:nest_defenses |
aggressive defense of nests
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| gptkbp:nest_location |
hollow trees, attics, or underground
nests are abandoned in fall workers maintain and expand nests |
| gptkbp:nest_material |
chewed wood and saliva
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| gptkbp:nest_temperature_regulation |
workers regulate temperature
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| gptkbp:nesting |
varies from small to large
paper-like structure builds nests in trees and buildings starts in spring |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
reproduces and lays eggs
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| gptkbp:notable_wrestlers |
painful sting
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| gptkbp:number_of_stages |
only fertilized queens survive winter
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| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Hymenoptera
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| gptkbp:predators |
birds and mammals
other insects and animals |
| gptkbp:related_species |
yellowjackets
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| gptkbp:research_importance |
studied for behavior and ecology
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Vespula_vulgaris
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| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
active in summer
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| gptkbp:seasonal_colony_cycle |
new queens start new colonies
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| gptkbp:size |
12 to 17 mm
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
eusocial
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| gptkbp:strategy |
aggressive when threatened
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| gptkbp:venomous |
contains enzymes and peptides
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vespula_vulgaris
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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