A larva (/ ˈlɑːrvə /; pl.: larvae / ˈlɑːrviː /) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into their next life stage. Animals with indirect development such as insects, some …

larva, stage in the development of many animals, occurring after birth or hatching and before the adult form is reached. These immature, active forms are structurally different from the adults and are …

Dec 5, 2016 · : the immature, wingless, and often wormlike feeding form that hatches from the egg of many insects, alters chiefly in size while passing through several molts, and is finally transformed …

May 4, 2025 · To identify an insect larva, you need to recognize its larval form. There are 5 types of insect larvae, differentiated by body form.

About 75% of all insect species go through the four stages of complete metamorphosis - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The larva is a specialized feeding stage that looks very different from the adult. …

May 21, 2024 · A larva is a juvenile form of an animal that differs substantially in its body morphology and internal organs than the adult organism. For instance, a caterpillar is the larval form of a …

Aug 26, 2025 · Larvae originate from eggs, marking a key transition in an animal’s life cycle. Inside the egg, the embryo undergoes a developmental process, forming the structures necessary for its larval …

May 27, 2024 · Larvae are in a worm-like stage of development, with no wings, and are in the first stage immediately following hatching from the egg. Larvae also progress through stages, before becoming …

Jul 16, 2025 · In this article, we delve into various types of larvae across different species, highlighting their distinctive traits and ecological roles. What Is a Larva? A larva (plural: larvae) is the juvenile …

1 day ago · "larvae", in Charles du Fresne du Cange, Glossarium Mediæ et Infimæ Latinitatis (augmented edition with additions by D. P. Carpenterius, Adelungius and others, edited by Léopold …