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Unlike most butterflies, this species pupates underground.
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Next, the larvae burrow down into the carpet, pupating in a protective cocoon that encompasses carpet fibers and other floor debris from the environment.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
After a period of growth and development, the larva pupates, forming a protective cocoon around itself.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Caterpillars that pupate into cocoons in the fall will overwinter until warmer spring temperatures arrive.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023
After feeding for two weeks, the larva spins a cocoon to pupate.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024
After a period of growth and development, the larva pupates, forming a protective cocoon around itself.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Caterpillars that pupate into cocoons in the fall will overwinter until warmer spring temperatures arrive.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2023
After feeding for two weeks, the larva spins a cocoon to pupate.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023
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“Pupate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pupate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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pupate
verb
pu·pate
ˈpyü-ˌpāt 
pupated; pupating
: to become a pupa : pass through the stage of the pupa
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