Definitions

1. noun

the outer covering of an insect that has undergone metamorphosis

“The exuvia of the butterfly was left on the branch after it emerged.”

2. noun

the shed skin or outer covering of an arthropod after moulting

“The exuvia of the crab was discarded on the beach.”

3. noun

a cast-off skin or other outer covering, especially of an insect or arthropod

“The exuvia of the spider was found on the wall.”