scarabaeiform larva

scarabaeiform larva
(ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
A grublike larva with a well sclerotized head, and poorly sclerotized body, but well developed thoracic legs and abdomen, without prolegs, and is usually short-legged and inactive.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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