Cryptic crossword clue
Oddly plump cases transforming insects 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PUPAE

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The straight part
We know that "transforming insects" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case transforming insects = pupae.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PUPAE mean?

PUPAE noun
  1. An insect in the development stage between larva and adult.

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