chrysalids
Butterfly transition cases
Chrysalids is the plural of chrysalis—the protective casing a caterpillar forms around itself during metamorphosis into a butterfly or moth.
The word extends figuratively to any transitional state of development or transformation: The young artists emerged from their chrysalids of apprenticeship.
The plural chrysalises is also used.
Insect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- mothNight-flying lepidopteran
imago · instar · molt · lepidoptera · emergence · silken · encasement · diapause
To make different
- emergenceComing into existence
- becomingAttractive or appropriate
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
transition · development · evolution · transmutation · transfiguration · unfolding · renewal · potential
pupa
Insect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
moth · imago · instar · molt · lepidoptera · emergence · silken · encasement · diapause · entomology
change
To make different
- emergenceComing into existence
- becomingAttractive or appropriate
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
awakening · transition · development · evolution · transmutation · transfiguration · unfolding · renewal · potential · latency
rebirth
Spiritual or physical regeneration
- resurrectionRevival from death
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- potentialLatent capacity for development
soul · psyche · dormancy · patience · faith · beauty · hidden · emergence · spiritual · renewal
chrysalidsadults
Fully mature individuals
larvae · caterpillars · butterflies · moths · eggs