pseudopupa

/ˌsuːdoʊˈpuːpə/

Definitions

1. noun

A false or artificial pupa, typically a resting or dormant form of a butterfly or moth, especially one in the family Saturniidae.

“The butterfly expert identified the strange formation as a pseudopupa, a resting stage in the life cycle of the moth.”

Synonyms

  • dormant stage
  • false pupa

Antonyms

  • active stage
  • instar