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alder fly
CIDE DICTIONARY
alder fly,
- Any of numerous dark-colored neuropterous insects of the genus
Sialis or allied genera. They have predaceous aquatic larvæ, which are used for bait. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] - An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body of peacock harl, and black legs. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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