The larva and pupa of Culicoides bambusicola are redescribed and illustrated, including photomicrographies, based on the examination with both Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and phase-contrast ...

The life of a fruit fly consists of four phases: egg, larva, pupa and fully-formed fly. At 25 degrees, the fly embryo hatches one day after the egg is laid, and it then lives for five days as a larva.

The larva and pupa of Scaphisoma terminata Melsh. and the larva of Scaphium castanipes Kirby are described and illustrations of structural features are provided. Larvae of S. terminata were found ...

Learn about the four stages of a mealworm's life cycle (egg, larva, pupa, adult darkling beetle) with Krystal Balmes and Sahil from the Brooklyn Preschool of Science. Let's Learn is available to ...

The transition from caterpillar to butterfly is a process that consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Observe one caterpillar as it developments into a gorgeous winged insect. The ...

Butterflies are colorful, delicate, and graceful creatures that bring beauty to the world. They are also exciting to watch as they grow from one stage of their life to the next, including the stages ...

When you hop out of bed after a long, restful nap, you may feel like a bug emerging from its cocoon. Or is the word chrysalis more accurate? And where does pupa fit in? You may have heard these words ...

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