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alderfly

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al´der`fly`
1.Any of numerous dark-colored neuropterous insects of the genus Sialis or allied genera. They have predaceous aquatic larvæ, 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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Noun1.alderfly - dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvaealderfly - dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae
alder fly, Sialis lutaria
neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect - insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
genus Sialis, Sialis - type genus of the Sialidae
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