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Definition

A pupa is the stage in the life cycle of an insect between the larva and adult stages, during which it undergoes metamorphosis.

chrysalis cocoon larva nymph grub caterpillar chrysalid metamorphose chrysalism

The caterpillar spins a cocoon to protect itself while it transforms into a pupa.
The pupa remained inside the chrysalis until it was ready to emerge as a butterfly.
During the pupal stage, the insect undergoes dramatic changes in its body.
The larva turned into a pupa before finally becoming an adult beetle.
The pupa is a crucial stage in the life cycle of many insects.

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