Definitions for "Prepupa"
Keywords:  instar, pupation, larval, thrips, pupa
in reference to caterpillars and grubs, the fully mature sluggish, nonfeeding last larval instar prior to pupation in reference to thrips and male scale insects, the next to the last nymphal instar that has wing pads and short, thickened legs (sometimes referred to as "propupa").
A stage of the last larval instar, just before molting to the pupa.
intermediate form in pupation of thrips between larva and upa