👉 The term "chrysalidian" refers to a type of insect that undergoes metamorphosis and transforms into an adult butterfly. It is characterized by its wings, which are usually modified to resemble those of an adult butterfly, while its body remains primarily a caterpillar stage. The chrysalis is the part of the insect's body where the eggs develop, and it is filled with a mixture of substances that prepare the insect for transformation into an adult butterfly.