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Meaning of ALDER FLY

Pronunciation:  'oldur flI

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae
 
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 Synonyms: alderfly, Sialis lutaria
 
 See Also: genus Sialis, neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect, Sialis

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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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