Body.—Dark mulberry floss silk, ribbed with fine gold twist.
Tail.—Three hairs from a fitch’s tail.
Wings.—From the brown mottled feather of the mallard, which hangs from the back over a part of the wing.
Legs.—A dark purple hackle.
No. 27. The Gold-eyed Gauze Wing.
This beautiful insect is not found upon all waters, but where it is, affords great sport on windy days. It may be used from June till the end of September.
Imitation.
Body.—Pale yellowish green floss silk, tied with silk of the same color.
Legs.—Pale blue dun hackle, with one or two turns in front of the wings.
Wings.—A pale transparent mallard, or wood-duck feather, stained slightly green. Very full, long, and to lie flat.