Definitions for: Dobson


[n] large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait
[n] large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait



Webster (1913) Definition: Dob"son, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect ({Corydalus
cornutus}), used as bait in angling. See Hellgamite.

Synonyms: Corydalus cornutus, dobson fly, dobsonfly, hellgrammiate

See Also: Corydalis, Corydalus, genus Corydalis, genus Corydalus, larva, neuropteran, neuropteron, neuropterous insect

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