The pupa is a stage in the life cycle of [[holometabolous]] insects. It is initiated by the molting of the final larval stage, and is characterised by immobility and a tough outer covering. The pupal stage molts into the adult stage. | The pupa is a stage in the life cycle of [[holometabolous]] insects. It is initiated by the molting of the final larval stage, and is characterised by immobility and a tough outer covering. The pupal stage molts into the adult stage. |