caddisfly

/ˈkædɪsˌflaɪ/
noun
  1. 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.
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