Imago (noun)

1. The final adult stage in the development of an insect, such as a butterfly or beetle, after metamorphosis.
2. An idealized image of someone, especially a parent, formed in childhood and unconsciously influencing adult behavior.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin, literally "image, likeness", from imago "a copy, an image, a likeness, an effigy", from the verb imitari "to imitate".

Examples:

1. The imago stage of a butterfly is when it has fully developed wings and is able to fly.
2. The imago of a beetle is when it reaches its full size and sexual maturity.
3. The patient's therapy sessions helped him to confront and work through his negative imago of his father.
4. The imago of a parent is the mental image of that parent that is formed in childhood and can affect the adult's behavior and relationships.
5. The imago of the mother in the dreams is a representation of the emotions and feelings of the dreamer towards her mother.