pupate
pu
ˈpju:
pyoo
pate
peɪt
peit
British pronunciation
/pjˈuːpe‍ɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "pupate"in English

to pupate
01

to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development

example
Examples
The caterpillar climbed onto a leaf to pupate in a safe location.
After several weeks of feeding, the larvae were ready to pupate.
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