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Bookmark or Share- Larva - A-Z AnimalsLarvae 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 an adult. The stages are often referred to as “molts.” Insect larvae types include Eruciform, Scarabaeiform, Campodeiform, Elateriform, and Vermiform.
- Recognizing Insect Larval Types | EntomologyAbout 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. Fortunately, there are just a few basic larval types and they are relatively easy to recognize.
- Larvae vs. Larva — What’s the Difference?A larva (plural larvae ) is a distinct juvenile form many animals undergo before metamorphosis into adults. Animals with indirect development such as insects, amphibians, or cnidarians typically have a larval phase of their life cycle.
- Larva | Definition, Forms, & Facts | Britannicalarva, 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 adapted to a different environment.
- The 5 Forms of Insect Larvae - ThoughtCoEntomologists describe five types of larvae, based on their body shape. Does it look like a caterpillar? Eruciform larvae look like caterpillars and in most cases, are caterpillars. The body is cylindrical with a well-developed head capsule and very short antennae. Eruciform larvae have both thoracic (true) legs and abdominal prolegs.
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