Pupa Slideshow: A pupa is the transitional life stage between the larva and adult forms in insects that undergo complete metamorphosis. All insects that undergo complete metamorphosis must experience a pupa stage, including butterflies and moths, beetles, flies, wasps, bees, ants, and others. A pupa is a living creature itself, not a case or covering. Depending on species, a pupa’s skin may be smooth and brown or heavily textured and colorful. However, there are some characteristics that can be

In a complete #metamorphosis, an insect goes through all four separate life stages. 🦋 | Animal Planet