Young insect phase (5)

I believe the answer is:

larva

(Other definitions for larva that I've seen before include "Grub, caterpillar stage" , "Manage" , "Wriggler" , "shows form of immaturity" , "Volcanic outpouring" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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