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pupiparous

[ pyoo-pip-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. (of an insect) bearing fully developed larvae that are ready to pupate.

pupiparous

/ pjuːˈpɪpərəs /

adjective

  1. (of certain dipterous flies) producing young that have already reached the pupa stage at the time of hatching

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pupiparous1

From the New Latin word pūpiparus, dating back to 1820–30. See pupa, -i-, -parous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pupiparous1

C19: from New Latin pupiparus, from pupa + parere to bring forth

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Example Sentences

The pupiparous insects (Hippobosca, &c.) have been sufficiently noticed before.

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