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∙ 10y agoThis stage is known as imago. It is the final stage in the process of metamorphosis, and is when the insect gains adult maturity.
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∙ 10y agoImago is what an adult insect is called. Imago is the very last stage of insect metamorphosis.
imago
Imago, the last stage of metamorphosis.
I think 'life cycle' refers to an insect going from egg to adult, but metamorphosis refers to when an insect changes form. For example from a caterpillar to a butterfly.
The young insect resembles the adult insect.
To protect the larva during its metamorphosis into an adult insect.
To protect the larva during its metamorphosis into an adult insect.
An imago is the final adult stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis. This stage typically has wings and is sexually mature for reproduction. The term "imago" is commonly used in entomology to describe the adult form of an insect.
A nymph is a form of an insect in incomplete metamorphosis. It is when an insect like a grasshopper is in the stage of growing its wings. It is inbetween adult and egg.
A nymph is a form of an insect in incomplete metamorphosis. It is when an insect like a grasshopper is in the stage of growing its wings. It is inbetween adult and egg.
egg, nymph, and adult science is fun...
During the period of inactivity associated with complete metamorphosis, an insect is called a pupa. This is a stage where the insect undergoes significant internal changes before emerging as an adult.