Is Larvae Singular or Plural

The plural of larva is larvae or larvas.

What is the difference between larva and larvae?

larva noun, plural larvae, adjective larval – An insect after issuing from the egg; in particular the second stage of an insect with complete metamorphosis. The term caterpillar is generally applied to the larvae of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera).

How do you use larvae in a sentence?

1. The larvae have soft, white bodies and, with very few exceptions, no legs. …
2. The larvae are stout and soft-skinned, with short legs in correlation with their burrowing habit. …
3. The eggs and larvae of the fire-flies are luminous as well as the perfect beetles.