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==Overview==
==About==
Ynts are a common insect throughout the grassy areas of Anexea. They form small hive nests underground, or in rotting logs and trees. These creatures tend to avoid others unless directly threatened. Generally only a small group out harvesting will be encountered.
;Common Names:Ynts
;Common Names: <list names the species is referenced by-->
:Ynts are a common insect throughout the grassy areas of Annexea. They form hive nests underground, or in rotting logs and trees. These creatures tend to avoid others unless directly threatened. Generally only a small group out harvesting will be encountered.


==Description==
==Description==
;Classification:insect
;Classification:Arthropod, Insect
;Size: <--number--> kg (<--number--> pounds), <--height--> m ( <--height--> feet/inches), <length--> as appropriate
;Size:  
;Appearance: <--general description, include body part ratios as required, consider: skeleton, mobility, body covering, respiratory system, nervous System, additional features-->
;Appearance: Tiny long-legged insects with distinct vertical jaws, long antennae, short palpi, and a large abdominal segment,
;Sexual dimorphism: <--note differences between the sexes-->
;Variance:There exists a wide variety of body forms, colouration and other features across the many species of ynts. In most sub-species the fertile/breeding females are significantly larger, three to four times the size of workers, and have wings for a short time. Fertile/breeding males also have wings, but do not reach the same size. Infertile workers are smaller.
;Variance: <--any other variance, include subspeciation-->


==Ecology==
==Ecology==
;Habitat:<--primary and secondary climate and terrain-->
;Habitat:Tropical through sub-arctic latitudes, in nearly any biome.
;Diet:<--what do they eat-->
;Diet:Omnivorous, with some variation between the various species.


==Behaviour==
==Behaviour==
;Social grouping:<--herds, pack, solitary, etc-->
;Social Grouping:Ynt form small to large colonies. Generally around a singular breeding female, and several males. The bulk of the colony members are infertile workers.
;Temperament:<--skittishness, aggression-->
;Temperament:Oblivious, unless threatened. Some species are aggressive as a default.
;Intelligence:<--apparent intelligence-->
;Intelligence:Negligible
;Reproduction:<--method, cycles, associated behaviours-->
;Reproduction:During the spring colonies will produce a number of fertile females and males whom then fly out to seek mates from other colonies. A female will attract a consortium of males usually 3-5 in number. whom follow her to a suitable nest site. Together they will dig out tunnels and chambers in which the colony will live. After mating the female will lay a large quantity of eggs which are tended to by the males until they hatch and pupate into functioning workers. These workers will continue the expansion of the nest tunnels and begin resource gathering.


==Sub-Species==
==Notable Sub-Species==
<--list of sub-species with notable differences-->
===Ice Ynt===
:A sub-species of ynt which injects a numbing venom when biting. The bites are described as points of freezing cold, like being touched by a piece of ice. Sufficient quantities of this venom can cause muscle weakness and local paralysis in small animals.
 
===Lattice Ynt===
:A sub-species of ynt which instead of digging tunnels in the earth or wood, will construct regular lattice structures by gluing together the bodies of deceased colony members. These lattice structures can incorporate small twigs, or plant stems, and examples measuring a few metres in diameter have been found.


==Domestication==
==Domestication==
;General:<--brief note about domestication-->
;General:None.
;Resources:<--resources obtained from domestication-->
;Resources:Some varieties can produce honey, or waxes similar to wysps.
 
==Stories==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
<--links to related material-->
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[[Category:Arthropod]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Fauna]]
[[Category:Insect]]

Latest revision as of 14:23, 2 July 2024

About

Common Names
Ynts
Ynts are a common insect throughout the grassy areas of Annexea. They form hive nests underground, or in rotting logs and trees. These creatures tend to avoid others unless directly threatened. Generally only a small group out harvesting will be encountered.

Description

Classification
Arthropod, Insect
Size
Appearance
Tiny long-legged insects with distinct vertical jaws, long antennae, short palpi, and a large abdominal segment,
Variance
There exists a wide variety of body forms, colouration and other features across the many species of ynts. In most sub-species the fertile/breeding females are significantly larger, three to four times the size of workers, and have wings for a short time. Fertile/breeding males also have wings, but do not reach the same size. Infertile workers are smaller.

Ecology

Habitat
Tropical through sub-arctic latitudes, in nearly any biome.
Diet
Omnivorous, with some variation between the various species.

Behaviour

Social Grouping
Ynt form small to large colonies. Generally around a singular breeding female, and several males. The bulk of the colony members are infertile workers.
Temperament
Oblivious, unless threatened. Some species are aggressive as a default.
Intelligence
Negligible
Reproduction
During the spring colonies will produce a number of fertile females and males whom then fly out to seek mates from other colonies. A female will attract a consortium of males usually 3-5 in number. whom follow her to a suitable nest site. Together they will dig out tunnels and chambers in which the colony will live. After mating the female will lay a large quantity of eggs which are tended to by the males until they hatch and pupate into functioning workers. These workers will continue the expansion of the nest tunnels and begin resource gathering.

Notable Sub-Species

Ice Ynt

A sub-species of ynt which injects a numbing venom when biting. The bites are described as points of freezing cold, like being touched by a piece of ice. Sufficient quantities of this venom can cause muscle weakness and local paralysis in small animals.

Lattice Ynt

A sub-species of ynt which instead of digging tunnels in the earth or wood, will construct regular lattice structures by gluing together the bodies of deceased colony members. These lattice structures can incorporate small twigs, or plant stems, and examples measuring a few metres in diameter have been found.

Domestication

General
None.
Resources
Some varieties can produce honey, or waxes similar to wysps.

Stories

See Also