Answer: pupas

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PUPAS

Insects between the larva and imago stages

PUPAS

Insect stage

PUPAS

Insects in their cocoons

PUPAS
Pre-imago insects
PUPAS
Cocoon residents
PUPASPost-larval insects
PUPASCocoons' contents
PUPASInsect stages
PUPASChrysalides
PUPASCocoon occupants
PUPASButterflies-to-be.
PUPASInsect stages.
PUPASImmature insects.
PUPASImmature monarchs, e.g.
PUPASThey're not yet adults
PUPASIncipient butterflies
PUPASInsects in a transformative stage
PUPASSome caterpillars, eventually
PUPASAmazon ants capture them to raise as slaves