Pupa (noun)

The intermediate stage in the life cycle of an insect, between the larva and the adult.

Origin:

From latin pupa, meaning "doll, girl, young woman".

Examples:

1. The butterfly emerges from its pupa as a fully formed adult.
2. The pupa is the stage of the insect's life cycle when it undergoes metamorphosis.
3. The pupa is usually protected by a cocoon or chrysalis.
4. Many insects spend the majority of their development as pupae.
5. The pupa is a non-feeding stage, getting all the necessary nutrients from the food stored during the larval stage.