Caddice-fly (Noun)
Meaning
Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Caddis-flies are an essential food source for trout and other fish species in freshwater ecosystems.
- The larvae of the caddis-fly spin protective cases around themselves from twigs, leaves, and other underwater materials.
- Caddis-flies can be mistaken for moths due to their similar appearance but are actually part of a distinct insect order.
- The delicate wings of the adult caddis-fly are usually a pale color and covered in fine hairs.
- Caddis-flies have different mouthparts and wing veins compared to moths, making them distinct in their classification.