subimago

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A stage in the development of certain insects, intermediate between pupa and imago, during which the insect can fly but must shed a skin before becoming mature.

Word forms

subimago subimagos subimagoes subimagines

Etymology

From sub- + imago, after German Subimago.

Synonyms

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