Cocoon or pupa is one of the stages of life of insects that undergo metamorphosis. This phase is only found in insects that have metamorphosis complete, which includes four stages
- embryo
- larvae
- pupa
- adult.
At this stage the body structure of adult insects begin to form and the larval body structure disappears. Cocoon is generally inactive and can not move (sesil). The cocoon is generally encased in a protective layer such as a cocoon, a hive and a shell. Kepongpong often use camouflage to outwit predators. The cocoon that we see is not so interesting will be very beautiful when it becomes a butterfly ...