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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. 



JBody. 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. 



No. 28. THE WREN- TAIL. 



This is a species of hopper, sometimes called "ant 

 hoppers." 1 " 1 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. 



