pupate
Enter dormant transformation
To pupate is to transform into a pupa—the intermediate stage between larva and adult in insects like butterflies, beetles, and flies.
During pupation, the organism undergoes dramatic internal reorganization while typically encased in a cocoon or chrysalis: The caterpillars will pupate in late summer and emerge as moths in spring.
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- nymphNature spirit or larva
imago · caterpillar · silkmoth · silkworm · encasement · silken · diapause · molting
Profound biological restructuring
- transformationThorough change in form
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- life cycleOrganism's full developmental sequence
morphogenesis · molt · cocooning · stages · juvenile · growth · emergence · transitioning
Study of insects
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- instarArthropod developmental stage
nymph · imago · caterpillar · silkmoth · silkworm · encasement · silken · diapause · molting · butterfly
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
- transformationThorough change in form
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
life cycle · morphogenesis · molt · cocooning · stages · juvenile · growth · emergence · transitioning · reorganization
entomology
Study of insects
pupateemerge
Come out into view
hatch · molt · larval stage · metamorphose
- pupal stageInsect's transformative dormancy