larva
noun
the immature, wingless, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.
larvae
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pluralof larva.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Their larvae, called grubs, often feast on the organic matter in compost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
When he opened up the shop Friday morning, Ramirez said, he found larvae on the sidewalk and nearby trees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
They became less focused on tending larvae and more inclined to forage.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Mammals feed their young with milk, birds protect and maintain nests, and ants tend developing larvae.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
It would be banal to recall that phthiriasis is caused by lice, and that certain larvae of Diptera, such as the cestrids, may occasion the disease called myasis.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
