Alder fly \Al"der fly\
1. Any of numerous neuropterous insects of the genus {Sialis}
or allied genera. They have aquatic larv[ae], which are
used for bait.
2. (Angling) An artificial fly with brown mottled wings, body
of peacock harl, and black legs.
alder fly
n : dark-colored insect having predaceous aquatic larvae [syn: {alderfly},
{Sialis lutaria}]