Definition of 'pupa'. pupa (pjuËpÉ ) A pupa is an insect that is in the stage of development between a larva and a fully grown adult. It has a protective covering and does not move. The pupae remain dormant in the soil until they emerge as adult moths in the winter.
United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, simply called the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign state inNorthern Europe. It is a constitutional monarchy that is made up of four separate countries. It is a member of the European Union, United Nations, the Commonwealth, NATO and the G8.
The United Kingdom is a unitary state, where power is centralised in a sovereign parliament at Westminster. During 1998 and 1999, the UK Parliament devolved certain powers and responsibilities to other elected bodies in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.