No. 28. The Wren Tail.
This is a species of hopper, sometimes called “ant hoppers.” They hop and fly for about twenty yards, and sometimes drop short and fall upon the water. The light and dark brown, and the greenish blue, are the most common.
Imitation.
Body.—Ginger-colored mohair ribbed with fine gold twist, short.
Wings and Legs.—Feather from a wren’s tail, wound on hackle-wise.
A brown mottled hackle may be used in place of the wren’s tail feather.
No. 29. The Red Ant.
There are many species of these winged ants, and they are familiar to every one. The red and black are those generally used.
Imitation.
Body.—Copper-colored peacock’s herl, wound thickly, for two or three turns, at the tail to form a tuft; the rest of the body dark red silk.