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Chrysalides, e.g (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pupae

(Other definitions for pupae that I've seen before include "Insects between larval and adult stages" , "Butterflies developing" , "Chrysalids" , "Chrysalises" , "Insects in the stage between larva and adult" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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