imago stage

Definitions

The final, sexually mature adult stage in the development of an insect.

In psychoanalysis, an idealized mental image of a person, usually a parent, that influences an individual's personality development.

Examples

During the imago stage, the insect finally develops its wings and becomes capable of reproduction.

The transition from the pupal phase to the imago stage is a critical period in the butterfly's life cycle.

Researchers observed the beetle closely as it emerged from its cocoon into the imago stage.

Synonyms

adult stage imaginal stage final instar maturity adulthood metamorphosis completion

Antonyms

larval stage pupal stage nymphal stage embryonic stage immature stage juvenile stage egg stage