Caddis Fly (Noun)
Meaning
Small moth-like insect having two pairs of hairy membranous wings and aquatic larvae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The trout rose to the surface to feed on the caddis fly hovering above the water.
- Caddis flies are an essential food source for many fish species in freshwater ecosystems.
- The caddis fly's unique life cycle involves a transformation from an aquatic larva to a flying adult.
- Anglers often use artificial lures that mimic the appearance of a caddis fly to catch trout.
- In the summer months, caddis flies emerge in large numbers near streams and rivers.