Definition of Alderfly in English :

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Alderfly

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Noun

1. alder fly, alderfly, sialis lutaria

dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae

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Alderfly

see synonyms of alderfly
noun
any of various neuropterous insects of the widely distributed group Sialoidea, such as Sialis lutaria, that have large broad-based hind wings, produce aquatic larvae, and occur near water

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Alderfly

see synonyms of alderfly
noun
any of a family (Sialidae) of weak-flying neuropteran insects found near running water and having aquatic larvae that are often used as fishing bait

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Alderfly

see synonyms of alderfly
n.
Any of various insects of the family Sialidae, having two pairs of dark many-veined wings, long antennae, and aquatic larvae.

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