Zethinae

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Zethinae is a subfamily of social wasps within the family Vespidae, comprising species known for their nest-building behavior and complex social organization.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf subfamily of insects
taxon
behavior cooperative brood care
division of labor
overlapping generations in colonies
belongsTo Vespidae
belongsToGroup aculeate Hymenoptera
wasps
class Insecta
commonName social wasps
contains species of social wasps
diet predatory on other insects
ecologicalRole biological control agent
predator of herbivorous insects
hasCharacteristic complex social organization
nest-building behavior
social behavior
isPartOf Vespidae
kingdom Animalia
materialUsedForNest plant fibers
saliva
nestType constructed nests
paper-like nests
order Hymenoptera
parentTaxon Vespidae
Vespidae
surface form: Vespidae family
phylum Arthropoda
reproductiveStrategy eusociality
socialStructure caste system
superfamily Vespoidea
taxonRank subfamily

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Vespidae containsSubfamily Zethinae