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Alder fly

Alder fly Meaning & Definition
Alder fly Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Alder fly?

[n] dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae

Synonyms | Synonyms for Alder fly: alderfly | Sialis lutaria

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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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