PALMERS FOR THE FISHING SEASON. 127 



No. 45. THE RED 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 larvse 

 of the Drinker Moth (Odonestis potatoria). 



It may be varied by a ruby stained hackle ; 

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

 Palmers. 



No. 46. THE BROWN PALMER. 



This is the caterpillar of Spilosoma lubrice- 

 peda, or the Spotted Buff Ermine Moth, found 

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



