pupation

Becoming a chrysalis

Pupation is the process by which an insect larva transforms into a pupa—the intermediate stage between larva and adult.

During pupation, a caterpillar forms a chrysalis, or a maggot develops within a hardened case.

The term appears in biology and entomology: Pupation occurs after the caterpillar stops feeding.

biological

chrysalis

Pupal casing for metamorphosis

cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
larvaImmature feeding stage

transformation · emergence · diapause · instar · molting · exoskeleton · cuticle · caterpillar · maggot · grub

developmental

stage

Raised performance platform

transitionChange from one state
dormancySuspended biological activity
quiescenceState of being inactive

reorganization · development · maturation · growth · phase · cycle · resting · intermediate · protected · enclosed

ecological

survival

Remaining alive against odds

vulnerabilityOpenness to harm
predationHunting and consuming prey
parasitoidHost-dependent killer organism

shelter · camouflage · silk · burrow · soil · leaf litter · host plant · microhabitat · temperature · humidity

Categories

developmentgrowth, progress, advancement, expansion, improvement
growthgrowth, grow, growing, growth rate, increase
animal growthlife cycle, metamorphosis, larva, tadpole, caterpillar
insect behaviorbee swarm, swarming, mating, nesting, pollination
insect behaviorsforaging, mating, flight, flying, crawling
insect developmentlarva, chrysalis, cocoon, metamorphosis, egg

Opposites

metamorphic stage

pupationlarval stage

Early developmental form

hatching · oviposition · imago · adult stage

developmental activity

pupationlocomotion

Ability to travel independently

foraging · molting · active growth · emergence

transformation type

pupationdirect development

Maturation without metamorphosis

continuous growth · molting

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