PALMERS FOR THE FISHING SEASO^'. 127 



No. 45. THE EED PALMER. 



This is the caterpillar of Arctia caja, or the 

 Garden Tiger Moth. I have found this Palmer 

 more abundantly than any other early in the 

 spring, and can recommend the use of it as soon 

 as the water is fit for fishing after a flood ; also 

 on windy days. Cuvier remarks that this cater- 

 pillar changes its skin ten times, during its 

 growth, changing slightly its colours. 



IMITATION. 



Peacock herl with a red cock's hackle wrapped 

 over it, and tied with light brown or red silk 

 thread. This corresponds also with the larvge 

 of the Drinker Moth {Odonestis potatoria). 



It may be varied by a ruhy stained hackle ; 

 which answers well on the Dove. Hook No. 6, 

 Palmers. 



No. 46. THE BROWN PALMER. 



This is the caterpillar of Spilosoma luhrice- 

 peda, or the Spotted Buff Ermine Moth, found 

 on nettles, &c., in July and August. 



