alderfly

/ˈɔːldəraɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, predatory insect of the family Sialidae, having large eyes and a long, slender body, that is often found near alder trees.

“The alderfly larva feeds on the roots of alder trees.”

Synonyms

  • large predatory insect
  • sialis

Antonyms

  • non-predatory insect
  • small insect