prepupal stage P4(i) FBdv_00005347
prepupal stage P4(i)
ID: FBdv_00005347
Stage
Lateral trunk tracheae become obscured. Dorsal medial abdominal contractions occur. Everted leg and wing discs become visible. Bubble appears in posterior of puparium, displacing the pupa anteriorly; abdominal bubble disappears. Duration at 25 degrees C: approximately 5 hours, 15 minutes. (126.75-132 hours after egg laying; 6.75-12 hours after puparium formation). (Bainbridge and Bownes, 1988, Bainbridge and Bownes, 1981)
Temporal ordering number - 550.
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Relationships
- immediately preceded by: prepupal stage P3
- substage of: prepupal stage P4
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| buoyant stage | exact synonym | Bainbridge and Bownes, 1981 |
| pupal stage P4(i) | exact synonym |