A period of physiologically controlled dormancy in insects.

the arrested development of an organism. Diapause is often the result of environmental conditions. Read more on: Diapause

A period of arrested development in the life cycle of insects and certain other animals in which physiological activity is very low and the animal is highly resistant to unfavorable external conditions. diapause phase

The type of dormancy that persists through harsh environmental conditions such as winter during which growth, development, and reproduction does not occur. For example, some Indiana mosquitoes over-wi [..]

A resting stage that allows organisms to survive harsh conditions.

a period of time when growth or development is suspended in insects and other invertebrates, it can usually only be ended the appropriate environmental stimulus.

a state of suspended animation.  During diapause, development, growth and metabolic activity are reduced.  In some insects diapause is obligate, while in others it is dependent on external stimuli and is regarded as an adaptation to increase the probability of survival during environmentally unfavourable conditions because it allows the insect to k [..]

A state of halted development.  Insects typically overwinter in this state, waiting until spring to continue growing and molting or to finish pupating.

A state of arrested behavior, growth, and development that occurs at one stage in the life cycle. Direct pest:

Suspension of life. e.g. Hibernation and aestivation.

a condition of suspended animation; no activity or development occurs

a period of hormonally controlled quiescence, esp. in immature insects, characterized by cessation of growth and reduction of metabolic activity, often occurring seasonally or when environmental condi [..]

Form of arrested development. Unlike acquiescence, diapause is not terminated even if ambient conditions are suitable for insect activity

an insect resting stage, usually induced by environmental signals or extreme conditions like winter or summer

A period of suspended animation of regular occurrence in the lives of many insects, especially in the young stages.

     suspended animation seen in many immature stages of insects. Discal Cell:   

A period of suspended or dormant development or growth, characterized by inactivity and decreased metabolism.

Suspension of activity and development, usually as the result of climatic influence. Examples include hibernation and aestivation.

period of suspended growth or development at a particular stage in the life cycle of some insects, usually in anticipation of seasonally adverse conditons such as cold. Onset of diapause is stimulated by a change in day length. In the small white butterfly diapause occurs in the pupal stage. The adults are sexually mature but will not breed. Should [..]

a physiological state of arrested development. Usually triggered by decreasing daily temperatures, decreasing day length, reduced food quality, or some combination of these stimuli; aids survival duri [..]

A state of hibernation which is triggered by changes in temperature and day-light, this enables the butterfly to survive winter. Often mixed up with quiescence.

Resting period during unfavorable conditions, e.g., during winter freezing or during draughts.