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Answer for the clue "Type genus of the Corydalidae ", 9 letters:
corydalus

Word definitions for corydalus in dictionaries

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Corydalus is a genus of large flying insects in the Corydalidae family, commonly known as dobsonflies . They are endemic to North, Central and South America and there are about 35 known species. Members of the genus have wing lengths of up to 85 millimetres. ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Corydalus \Corydalus\ prop. n. The type genus of the Corydalidae . It includes the dobsonfly ( Corydalus cornutus ), whose aquatic larva, the hellgrammite , is used as bait in fishing. Syn: genus Corydalus , genus Corydalis.

Usage examples of corydalus.

Instead of changing gradually and remaining active all the time up to the final metamorphosis, our corydalus goes into the pupa state, and in that motionless condition transforms to the perfect insect.

Ned, there are smaller insects like the corydalus that are near relatives to it, and I am sure you have often seen them.

See how these wings are veined, and do you not remember how you admired the silvery wings of the corydalus when we spread them out?