| Author | Pritt, Thomas Evan |
| Book | North-Country flies |
| Book Edition | N/A |
| Page | 22 |
In its early stages the insect of which this is supposed to be an imitation, is not a fly, but an active little spider. It runs upon the surface of the water, and is often taken greedily. The dressing shown in the plate is ample |
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Material
- Body: Yellow or Orange silk
- Rib: Optional black silk
- Wing: Golden Plower breast - summer plumage or wing/back of Starling
Original material
As written in the book:
WlNGS. Hackled with a feather from the Golden Plover's breast, in its summer plumage, or the wing or back of a Starling.
BODY. Yellow or Orange silk. It is sometimes ribbed with black silk.
Long material list
| Part | Material | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body |
Silk
Or yellow |
Orange | |
| Wing | Golden Plover |
Feather - Chest
|
Natural |
| Rib |
Silk
Optional |
Black |
