noun
- plural of alderfly; large aquatic insects with broad wings that are often found near streams and ponds, whose larvae live in water
Usage: entomology
Examples
- The alderflies emerged from the stream in late spring.
- Fishermen often use alderflies as bait for trout.
- The larvae of alderflies are important predators in aquatic ecosystems.
- We observed several alderflies resting on the vegetation near the pond.
- Alderflies have a distinctive appearance with their large, veined wings.
- The scientist collected alderflies to study their life cycle.