chrysalises
chry-sa-li-ses
noun
The hard protective cases formed by insect larvae, especially butterflies, before becoming adults.
"We observed several chrysalises attached to the leaves."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: chrysalis
chry-sa-li-ses
The hard protective cases formed by insect larvae, especially butterflies, before becoming adults.
"We observed several chrysalises attached to the leaves."
Synonyms: chrysalis