Noun
diapause (plural diapauses)
(biology, entomology, ichthyology) A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes)
In contrast, a batch of Aedes eggs in diapause tends to hatch irregularly over an extended period of time. Source: Internet
The eggs of some species of Aedes remain unharmed in diapause if they dry out, and hatch later when they are covered by water. Source: Internet
Some species can overwinter as adults in diapause. Source: Internet
Mosquitoes living in regions where some seasons are freezing or waterless spend part of the year in diapause ; they delay their development, typically for months, and carry on with life only when there is enough water or warmth for their needs. Source: Internet
Once they have achieved that, however, they can enter diapause for several months if they dry out. Source: Internet
Others may remain active for a longer period (from one to several weeks), or go through diapause and overwintering as monarch butterflies do, or waiting out environmental stress. Source: Internet