1. of or relating to an imago (the final, adult stage of an insect after metamorphosis)
Usage: biology, entomology
2. of or relating to images or imagination
Usage: rare, literary

Examples

• The imaginal stage is when the butterfly has fully developed wings and can reproduce.
• Entomologists study imaginal insects to understand their behavior and ecology.
• The caterpillar undergoes a dramatic transformation before reaching the imaginal form.
• Imaginal discs in insect larvae eventually develop into adult body structures.
• The imaginal period of a dragonfly can last several years in some species.