Meaning of ALDER FLY
| Pronunciation: | | 'oldur flI
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae |
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| | Synonyms: | | alderfly, Sialis lutaria |
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| | See Also: | | genus Sialis, neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect, Sialis | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Al"der fly\
1. Any of numerous neuropterous insects of the genus {Sialis}
or allied genera. They have aquatic larv[ae], which are
used for bait.
2. (Angling) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body
of peacock harl, and black legs.
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