caddis fly
US /ˈkæd.ɪs ˌflaɪ/
UK /ˈkæd.ɪs ˌflaɪ/

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phrygane, porte-bois
a moth-like insect with hairy wings, the aquatic larvae of which live in cases of silk and debris and are used as bait by anglers
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The angler used a caddis fly larva as bait.
Le pêcheur a utilisé une larve de phrygane comme appât.
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Adult caddis flies are often seen near freshwater.
Les phryganes adultes sont souvent observées près de l'eau douce.