Marbled sedge larva (Hydropsyche Contubernalis)

Marbled Sedge larva (side)
Marbled Sedge larva (top)
Marbled Sedge larva (bottom)
Marbled Sedge larva (detail)
Fly: Peter J. Smith, Photographs: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Varivas Deep wide wet 2410V, size 10
Thread: Spiderweb
Underbody: Veniards self adhesive lead
Abdomen: Virtual -Nymph Flexi-body, yellow olive
Gills: White micro antron or white floss
Legs: Black Japanese nymph legs
Thorax: Oliver Edwards SLF No 1 & No 2 mix
Head: Oliver Edwards SLF No 1 & No 2 mix
Thorax & Head cover: Virtual -Nymph Flexi-body, yellow olive (coloured black)
Pens: Edding grey, Staedtler black & Edding yellow
Cement: Benecchi's head cement & super glue


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