Dobson Fly (Noun)
Meaning
Large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The fisherman carefully picked up the dobson fly and attached it to his hook as bait for the day's fishing trip.
- Male dobson flies are known for their extremely long mandibles, which they use to defend themselves from predators.
- Dobson fly larvae are often found in freshwater environments and are commonly used as bait for catching panfish.
- While the dobson fly itself is harmless to humans, its larvae can be quite a nuisance to fishermen trying to catch other species.
- The large dobson fly hovered above the water's surface, its iridescent wings glimmering in the sunlight.