noun
- the plural form of larva; the immature forms of insects and other animals that undergo metamorphosis
Usage: biology
Examples
- The butterfly larvae fed on milkweed leaves.
- Scientists studied the mosquito larvae in the pond water.
- The beetle larvae developed underground for several months.
- Many fish species feed on aquatic insect larvae.
- The moth larvae caused damage to the wool sweaters.
- Researchers collected fly larvae from the compost pile.