imágó
Imago is the final, sexually mature developmental stage in the life cycle of many insects that undergo metamorphosis. The term comes from Latin imago, meaning image or likeness, and in entomology it denotes the adult form capable of reproduction. The concept helps distinguish the adult from earlier life stages such as eggs, larvae, and pupae.
In insects with complete metamorphosis (holometabolism), the life cycle follows egg, larva, pupa, and imago. The
Most imagos have wings and winged adults play a key role in dispersal, mate finding, and exploitation
Examples of groups with a clearly defined imago include Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Coleoptera (beetles), Hymenoptera
Overall, the imago represents the culmination of development where reproductive maturity and dispersal capabilities are typically