单词	pupae
释义	pupa noun pu·​pa ˈpyü-pə  plural pupae ˈpyü-(ˌ)pē   also  -ˌpī or pupas : an intermediate usually quiescent stage of a metamorphic insect (such as a bee, moth, or beetle) that occurs between the larva and the imago, is usually enclosed in a cocoon or protective covering, and undergoes internal changes by which larval structures are replaced by those typical of the imago pupal ˈpyü-pəl  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The pupa are then collected off the ground, and placed into a wooden box to overwinter, said Kwiatkowski. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 Fleas have what is known as a complete life cycle, which is starting as an egg, becoming a larvae, then a pupa then and adult, Lame said. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 12 July 2022 In early spring, the pupa are moved to a protective cage, which is attached to the top of the wooden box on the post. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 Both the female and male luna moths die about five to seven days after emerging from the pupa, Kwiatkowski explained. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022 At this time of year, a pupa in the soil is likely to be the winter cutworm, Noctua pronuba. oregonlive, 2 May 2020 The insect’s larvae feed on the upper part of the plant’s root for about two months before going into the pupa stage inside the plant. Keith Ridler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2019 On its 14-day journey from hatchling to pupa, a single larva will grow nearly an inch long and increase its weight by a factor of 10,000. Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post, 3 July 2019 Japanese beetles have a one-year complete life cycle from egg, larva, pupa to adult. Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 24 June 2019 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin pupa doll First Known Use 1770, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pupa pre-pupa pre-pupa Kids Definition pupa noun pu·​pa ˈpyü-pə  plural pupae -ˌpē or pupas : an insect (as a bee, moth, or beetle) in an intermediate inactive stage of its growth in which it is enclosed in a cocoon or case Medical Definition pupa noun pu·​pa ˈpyü-pə  plural pupae -(ˌ)pē  -ˌpī  or pupas : an intermediate usually quiescent stage of an insect that occurs between the larva and the imago in forms (as a bee, moth, or beetle) which undergo complete metamorphosis and that is characterized by internal changes by which larval structures are replaced by those typical of the imago pupae noun variants or pupas plural of pupa as in larvae Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance larvae larvas nymphs naiads naiades
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