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Tail. — Two fibres of the same feather as the 

 wings. 

 Legs.-. — A ginger hackle. 



No. 35. The Blue Bottle. 



This and the house fly become blind and weak in 

 September, are frequently blown upon the water, 

 and afford good sport. They may be used especially 

 after a frosty night, but are not unsuccessful earlier 

 in the season. 



Imitation. 



Body. — Bright blue mohair, tied with light brown 

 silk. The body thick. 



Wings. — The lightest feather of a robin's wing. 



Iiegs. — Two turns of a black hackle. 



The House Fly may be made thus : 



Body. — Light brown and green mohair mixed. 



Wings. — Light-colored feather from a robin's 

 wing. 



JOegs. — A blue dun hackle. 



Head. — Green peacock's herl, with two or three 

 turns under the wings. 



No. 36. The Red Palmer. 



This is the caterpillar of the garden tiger-moth. 

 This palmer is found early in the spring, and is 

 chiefly recommended for streams where trees over- 

 hang the water. Cuvier states that this caterpillar 

 changes its skin ten times during its growth. 



