About The Word Alder fly
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Alder fly
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What's The Definition Of Alder fly?
[n] dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae
Synonyms | Synonyms for Alder fly: alderfly | Sialis lutaria Related Terms | Find terms related to Alder fly: See Also | genus Sialis | neuropteran | neuropteron | neuropterous insect | Sialis Alder fly In Webster's Dictionary \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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