![Metamorphosis diagram of Holometabolous + Hemimetabolous insects](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/004/446/full/Metamorp_University_ofWaikato_ScienceLearningHub.png?1712007917)
Holometabolous insects undergo complete metamorphosis – the larva is completely different from the adult in size, shape and food habits.
Hemimetabolous insects undergo incomplete metamorphosis – the nymphs resemble the adults, though smaller in size, and their food habits are the same as adults.