Synonyms of larvae

larvae

noun

variants also larvas

plural of larva

as in nymphs

a young wingless often wormlike form (as a grub or caterpillar) that hatches from the egg of many insects

the larva looked ugly, but it was destined to hatch into a beautiful butterfly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nymphs
• pupae
• naiads
• naiades
• pupas