willow fly

noun

1. a stonefly, Leuctra geniculata, of the English chalk streams, esteemed by trout and therefore by anglers

Example Sentences

Small Willow Fly,—wings inside of Woodcock's wing feather,—body mole's fur and yellow silk,—brown hackle for legs.

From Project Gutenberg

The Willow-fly, when it falls on the water, has its wings sometimes in one and sometimes in the other of these positions.

From Project Gutenberg

This fly is therefore omitted, and the Willow-fly and the Yellow-Sally only are described.

From Project Gutenberg