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Butterflies-to-be (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pupae

(Other definitions for pupae that I've seen before include "Insects in form between larvae and adults" , "Chrysalises" , "Chrysalids" , "Insects in the stage between larva and adult" , "Insects in the inactive stage of development" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and The New York Times.
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