What stage of insect growth involves resting and no feeding?

The stage of insect growth that involves resting and no feeding is the pupal stage. During this phase, the insect undergoes significant transformation. In the pupa, the larval body structures are broken down and reorganized into the adult form. This is a critical stage where the insect is not actively feeding or moving around; instead, it is a period of development. This lack of activity distinguishes it from the larval stage, which is characterized by intense feeding and growth, and the adult stage, where the insect is often mobile and may engage in mating and feeding. The egg stage, while the insect is at rest, does not involve the insect being fully formed or capable of transformation, which primarily occurs during the pupal stage.