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==Origin==

==Origin==

New Latin, from  ''pupa'' girl doll

New Latin, from  ''pupa'' girl doll

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1815]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_century 1815]

==Definition==

==Definition==

*1:  an intermediate usually [[quiescent]] stage of a [[metamorphic]] insect (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

*1:  an intermediate usually [[quiescent]] stage of a [[metamorphic]] insect (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

==Description==

==Description==

A '''pupa''' (Latin ''pupa'' for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life [[stage]] of some [[insects]] undergoing [[transformation]]. The pupal stage is found only in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holometabolism holometabolous] insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; [[embryo]], [[larva]], ''pupa'' and [[imago]]. (For a list of such insects see Holometabolism).

A '''pupa''' (Latin ''pupa'' for doll, pl: pupae or pupas) is the life [[stage]] of some [[insects]] undergoing [[transformation]]. The pupal stage is found only in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holometabolism holometabolous] insects, those that undergo a complete metamorphosis, going through four life stages; [[embryo]], [[larva]], ''pupa'' and [[imago]]. (For a list of such insects see Holometabolism).

The pupae of different groups of insects have [[different]] names such as [[chrysalis]] for the pupae of butterflies and ''tumbler'' for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as [[cocoon]]s, nests or shells.

The pupae of different groups of insects have [[different]] names such as [[chrysalis]] for the pupae of butterflies and ''tumbler'' for those of the mosquito family. Pupae may further be enclosed in other structures such as [[cocoon]]s, nests or shells.

In the [[life]] of an insect the pupal stage follows the [[larval]] stage and precedes adulthood (imago). It is during the time of pupation that the adult [[structures]] of the insect are formed while the larval structures are broken down. Pupae are inactive, and usually [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessility_(zoology) sessile] (not able to move about). They have a hard protective coating and often use [[camouflage]] to evade potential [[predators]].

In the [[life]] of an insect the pupal stage follows the [[larval]] stage and precedes adulthood (imago). It is during the time of pupation that the adult [[structures]] of the insect are formed while the larval structures are broken down. Pupae are inactive, and usually [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessility_(zoology) sessile] (not able to move about). They have a hard protective coating and often use [[camouflage]] to evade potential [[predators]].

Pupation may last weeks, months or even years. For example it is two weeks in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly monarch butterflies]. The pupa may enter dormancy or ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diapause diapause]'' until the appropriate season for the adult insect. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate temperate] climate pupae usually stay dormant during [[winter]], in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropics tropics] pupae usually do so during the dry season. Anise Swallowtails sometimes emerge after years as a [[chrysalis]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa]

Pupation may last weeks, months or even years. For example it is two weeks in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch_butterfly monarch butterflies]. The pupa may enter dormancy or ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diapause diapause]'' until the appropriate season for the adult insect. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate temperate] climate pupae usually stay dormant during [[winter]], in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropics tropics] pupae usually do so during the dry season. Anise Swallowtails sometimes emerge after years as a [[chrysalis]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa]

[[Category: Biology]]

[[Category: Biology]]