the form taken by an insect (e.g. a butterfly) between the time when it creeps or crows (as a larva) and the time when it flies

growth

the act of developing or being developed (all senses); a new stage or event in a progress

growth

the (scientific) process of developing from an earlier or simpler state

development, progress

the process of growing or developing

development, progress

forward movement; improvement; to come nearer to completion

advancement, gain

the action of moving forward or improving

progress