1. relating to or occurring in the stage immediately before the pupal stage in insect development
Usage: biological

Examples

• The prepupal larva stopped feeding and began searching for a suitable pupation site.
• During the prepupal stage, the caterpillar’s body undergoes significant changes.
• Scientists observed prepupal behavior in the laboratory specimens.
• The prepupal period typically lasts several days before metamorphosis begins.
• Prepupal insects often exhibit reduced mobility and feeding activity.
• The researcher documented prepupal characteristics in various butterfly species.