caddisfly
/ˈkædɪsˌflaɪ/
noun
- A small, moth-like insect that lives near water. Its larvae (caddisworms) build protective cases from sand, twigs, and other materials.
- Anglers use artificial flies that imitate the caddisfly to catch trout.
- The caddisfly is often found near streams and ponds during the summer.
- A caddisfly landed on the surface of the lake and laid its eggs.