Phryganeides \Phryg`a*ne"i*des\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Phryganea, the
typical genus, fr. Gr. ? a dry stick.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A tribe of neuropterous insects which includes the caddice
flies; -- called also Trichoptera. See Trichoptera.
[Written also Phryganides.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Trichoptera \Tri*chop"te*ra\, n. pl. [NL., fr. Gr. tri`x,
tricho`s, a hair + ? wing.]
(Zo["o]l.)
A suborder of Neuroptera usually having the wings covered
with minute hairs. It comprises the caddice flies, and is
considered by some to be a distinct order.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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