- semipupa
- semi·pupa
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semipupa
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semipupa — n. [L. semis, half; pupa, puppet] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In hypermetamorphosis, the interpolated stage between the active larva and the true pupa; the stage preceding pupate; see prepupa … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
semipupa — … Useful english dictionary
coarctate larva — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) 1. A larva similar to the dipteran puparium in which the skin of the preceding instar is not completely shed, being attached to the caudal end of the body. 2. The sixth instar of a meloid larva with the fifth exuvium… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pseudochrysalis — see semipupa … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pseudonymph — see prepupa, semipupa … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pseudopupa — n. [Gr. pseudos, false; L. pupa, puppet] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Coleoptera and Meloidae, a larva in a quiescent pupa like condition preceding one or more larval instars before the true pupal stage; a coarctate larva; a semipupa … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
semipupal — adjective see semipupa … Useful english dictionary
