| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young animal consumed at start of summer becomes a butterfly (7) | ||
| Leaves the larval stage | LA Times Daily | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Transforms, as larvae | Premier Sunday | 17 Dec 2017 |
| Undergoes a metamorphosis, as an insect | Universal | 12 Mar 2016 |
| Undergoes a metamorphosis |