pupate

intransitive verb

To become a pupa.

intransitive verb

To go through a pupal stage.

To become a pupa; enter upon the pupal state; undergo transformation from the state of the grub or larva to that of the perfect insect or imago: as, to pupate under ground; to pupate in winter.

intransitive verb

To become a pupa.

verb

To become a pupa.

verb

develop into a pupa