SUBIMAGO
\sˌʌbɪmˈe͡ɪɡə͡ʊ], \sˌʌbɪmˈeɪɡəʊ], \s_ˌʌ_b_ɪ_m_ˈeɪ_ɡ_əʊ]\
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A stage in the development of certain insects, such as the May flies, intermediate between the pupa and imago. In this stage, the insect is able to fly, but subsequently sheds a skin before becoming mature. Called also pseudimago.
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