Vespa
E77766
Vespa is a genus of large social wasps best known for including the true hornets found across Europe and Asia.
Aliases (6)
- Vespa analis ×1
- Vespa crabro ×1
- Vespa orientalis ×1
- Vespa simillima ×1
- Vespa tropica ×1
- Vespa velutina ×1
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
genus
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taxon → |
| belongsToSubfamily |
Vespinae
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|
| class |
Insecta
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|
| commonName |
true hornets
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|
| communication |
pheromone-based alarm signaling
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| describedAs |
genus of large social wasps
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| diet |
omnivorous
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predatory → |
| distribution |
Asia
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Europe → |
| ecologicalRole |
predator of other insects
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scavenger → |
| family |
Vespidae
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| hasCharacteristic |
aggressive defense of nests
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colonies founded by a single queen → large body size compared to other wasps → paper nests often built in cavities or sheltered locations → workers and queens with strong stingers → |
| impactOnHumans |
can be considered pest in urban areas
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can cause allergic reactions → can cause painful stings → used in some traditional cuisines → |
| includes |
Vespa affinis
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Vespa analis → Vespa crabro → Vespa mandarinia → Vespa orientalis → Vespa simillima → Vespa tropica → Vespa velutina → |
| introducedTo |
New Zealand
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North America → |
| kingdom |
Animalia
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| lifeCycle |
annual colonies in temperate regions
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| nativeRange |
Oriental region
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Palearctic region → |
| nestType |
paper nest
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|
| order |
Hymenoptera
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| parentTaxon |
Vespinae
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| phylum |
Arthropoda
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| pollinationRole |
minor pollinator
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| reproductiveCastes |
males
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queens → |
| socialBehavior |
eusocial
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| taxonRank |
genus
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| typeSpecies |
Vespa crabro
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| venom |
contains cytolytic and neurotoxic components
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| workerCaste |
sterile females
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