dobson

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dobson

A fisherman uses a dobson as bait on his fishing hook.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large, soft-bodied insect: Specifically, the adult male of the dobsonfly (Corydalus spp.), characterized by its notably long, slender mandibles (jaw-like appendages).
    • A large brown aquatic larva: The immature, underwater stage of the dobsonfly, often used by anglers as fishing bait.
Examples

  • Noun (Adult Insect):

    • We saw a male dobson by the stream; its mandibles were almost as long as its body.
    • Despite their fearsome appearance, adult dobsons are harmless to humans.

  • Noun (Aquatic Larva):

    • The fisherman dug in the muddy riverbank to find dobsons for bait.
    • Dobson larvae are predators, feeding on other small aquatic organisms.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hellgrammite": This is a common regional name for the larval form of the dobsonfly.
    • Many anglers in this region prefer using hellgrammites over worms.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dobsonfly (n): The full common name for the insect species to which the dobson belongs.
    • The dobsonfly is often found near clean, fast-moving streams.
Synonyms
  • Hellgrammite (n): Specifically for the larval stage.
  • Fishfly (n): A common name for related insects in the Corydalidae family, though typically referring to different genera.
dobson

A fisherman uses a dobson as bait on his fishing hook.

Noun
  1. large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait
  2. large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait

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