Fly"-case` (?), n. (Zoˆl.) The covering of an insect, esp. the elytra
of beetles.
Fly"catch`er (?), n. (Zoˆl.) One of numerous species of birds that feed
upon insects, which they take on the wing.
The true flycatchers of the Old World are Oscines, and belong to the
family MuscicapidÊ, as the spotted flycatcher (Muscicapa grisola). The
American flycatchers, or tyrant flycatchers, are Clamatores, and belong
to the family TyrannidÊ, as the kingbird, pewee, crested flycatcher
(Myiarchus crinitus), and the vermilion flycatcher or churinche
(Pyrocephalus rubineus). Certain American flycatching warblers of the
family SylvicolidÊ are also called flycatchers, as the Canadian
flycatcher (Sylvania Canadensis), and the hooded flycatcher (S.
mitrata). See Tyrant flycatcher.
Fly"-catch`ing, a. (Zoˆl.) Having the habit of catching insects on the
wing.
Fly"er (?), n. [See Flier.] 1. One that uses wings.