noun
- plural of caddisfly; small to medium-sized insects with four wings and aquatic larvae that typically build protective cases from silk and plant material
Usage: Always used in plural form when referring to multiple individuals; The singular form is 'caddisfly'; Common in freshwater ecosystems
Examples
- Caddisflies are important food sources for trout and other freshwater fish.
- The larvae of caddisflies construct cases from sand, pebbles, and plant debris.
- Anglers often use caddisfly imitations as fishing lures.
- Caddisflies undergo complete metamorphosis, with aquatic larval and pupal stages.
- Many caddisflies are attracted to lights near streams and rivers at night.
- The presence of caddisflies indicates good water quality in a stream.