and enter the pupa stage, also known as the chrysalis or cocoon. The pupa has specialized transformational cells that slowly mold parts of the body into adult shapes. The time it takes can vary by ...

Delve into the dark world of parasitic wasps and discover their grisly takeovers of living caterpillars. Becoming a butterfly is a dangerous game, and it's easy for caterpillars to fall victim to some ...

In the case of a butterfly, the pupa is inside the chrysalis (other insects may spin cocoons or pupate in the soil) until the adult emerges. Adults mate and lay eggs. An insect with incomplete ...