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Alder Fly

Noun (popular sense): An insect belonging to the family Sialidae, commonly found near alder trees.

Example sentence: The alder fly is often seen hovering around the alder trees during the spring season.

Related products: Entomology Guidebook, Insect Net

Adjective (popular sense): Pertaining to or characteristic of the alder fly.

Example sentence: We observed a unique alder fly behavior during our study.

Related products: Field Observation Journal, Magnifying Glass

Noun (local sense): In some local dialects, refers to a type of small boat made from alder wood.

Example sentence: The fishermen use alder flies to navigate the shallow waters of the river.

Related products: Woodworking Guide, Boat Building Kit