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alderfly

 

Definitions from WordNet

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

Definitions from the Web

Alderfly

Description:

Alderfly refers to insects belonging to the family Sialidae, commonly found near freshwater habitats. They have long antennae and slender bodies, resembling a cross between a damselfly and a moth.

Senses:

Noun Sense:

A type of insect that belongs to the Sialidae family.

Example sentence: The alderfly larvae dwell under the rocks in the stream, waiting to transform into adults.

Adjective Sense:

Pertaining to or resembling an alderfly.

Example sentence: The alderfly-like wings of the delicate butterfly caught everyone's attention.

Verb Sense:

To imitate or mimic the behavior of an alderfly.

Example sentence: The angler expertly alderflied the lure across the water, enticing the fish to strike.

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