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Matches in DBpedia 2015-10 for { ?s ?p "Polistes versicolor is a subtropical social wasp within Polistes, the most common genus of the paper wasp. The most widely distributed South American wasp species, Polistes versicolor is particularly common in the Southeastern Brazilian states. This social wasp is commonly referred to as the yellow paper wasp due to the distinct yellow bands found on its thorax and abdomen. The Polistes versicolor nest is often described as a single, uncovered comb attached to the substratum by a single petiole. The yellow wasp is frequently found in urban areas. Its nests, made of chewed vegetable fiber, are often described as a single, uncovered comb attached to the substratum by a single petiole. These new nests and colonies are usually founded by an association of females, sometimes in human constructions. The Polistes versicolor colony cycle broadly ranges from 3 to 10 months although there appears to be no relationship between the colony's development and the season of the year. While the yellow paper wasps do have clear annual colony cycles, many young queens have the opportunity to hibernate during the winter, forming optional winter aggregations. Dominance hierarchies within these aggregations are characterized by physical aggression of the dominant female(s) towards the associated females who tend to be sisters. Within the colony, outside of aggressive behaviors, wagging movements are also often used as a form of communication within the colony. The yellow paper wasp is generally a predatory wasp, capturing a wide range of insects, although it often feeds on pollen and honey as well. Therefore, the Polistes versicolor can be useful as a pollinator or as effective pest control."@en }

• Polistes_versicolor abstract "Polistes versicolor is a subtropical social wasp within Polistes, the most common genus of the paper wasp. The most widely distributed South American wasp species, Polistes versicolor is particularly common in the Southeastern Brazilian states. This social wasp is commonly referred to as the yellow paper wasp due to the distinct yellow bands found on its thorax and abdomen. The Polistes versicolor nest is often described as a single, uncovered comb attached to the substratum by a single petiole. The yellow wasp is frequently found in urban areas. Its nests, made of chewed vegetable fiber, are often described as a single, uncovered comb attached to the substratum by a single petiole. These new nests and colonies are usually founded by an association of females, sometimes in human constructions. The Polistes versicolor colony cycle broadly ranges from 3 to 10 months although there appears to be no relationship between the colony's development and the season of the year. While the yellow paper wasps do have clear annual colony cycles, many young queens have the opportunity to hibernate during the winter, forming optional winter aggregations. Dominance hierarchies within these aggregations are characterized by physical aggression of the dominant female(s) towards the associated females who tend to be sisters. Within the colony, outside of aggressive behaviors, wagging movements are also often used as a form of communication within the colony. The yellow paper wasp is generally a predatory wasp, capturing a wide range of insects, although it often feeds on pollen and honey as well. Therefore, the Polistes versicolor can be useful as a pollinator or as effective pest control.".