propupa

/ˈprɑpjuːpə/

Definitions

1. noun

A resting stage of a butterfly or moth, typically a pupa that has transformed into a resting state before emerging as an adult.

“The propupa of the monarch butterfly was found in the forest, awaiting its transformation into a flying adult.”

Synonyms

  • chrysalis
  • pupa

Antonyms

  • adult
  • hatchling