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alderflies

 

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Noun alderfly has 1 sense
  1. alderfly, alder fly, Sialis lutaria - dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae
    --1 is a kind of neuropteron, neuropteran, neuropterous insect
    --1 is a member of Sialis, genus Sialis

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Alderflies

Noun:

Alderflies are small insects belonging to the order Megaloptera. They have long antennae, slender bodies, and two pairs of wings. These insects are commonly found near streams and rivers, and are often attracted to lights at night.

Example sentence: The alderflies swarmed around the streetlight by the river.

Verb:

Alderflies are known for their fluttering flight pattern, which is often described as "alderflying".

Example sentence: The alderflies alderflew across the surface of the water.

Adjective:

The local anglers were excited to catch some alderfly patterns for fly fishing.

Example sentence: The fly fisherman selected an alderfly imitation from his box of flies.

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