Pupal (adjective)

1. Of, relating to, or having the form of a pupa.
2. Of, relating to, or in the stage of development in the life cycle of an insect, between the larva and adult.
3. Of, relating to, or resembling a pupa, especially in the shape or form of the body.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from latin pupa "doll", "maiden".

Examples:

1. The pupal stage of the butterfly is the stage in which it transforms into an adult.
2. The pupal stage is a crucial time in the life cycle of an insect.
3. The pupal stage is often protected within a cocoon or chrysalis.
4. The pupal stage is characterized by a period of growth and transformation.
5. The pupal stage is a time of rest and preparation for the emergence of the adult insect.