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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

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Praying mantis nymphs are also great aphid eaters.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The nymphs usually reside under the trees where they were born and feed on their roots.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

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