Dean Hansen wrote:
> Darin recently posted:
> "Great article John, thanks for the tip. Who knew flies have hairs growing
> out of their compound eyes."
>
> Actually, I've known that for years. When I was doing my thesis
> research on a group of midges, one character used to differentiate
> various species from each other was the presence or absence of, well,
> hairs growing out of their compound eyes. I even illustrated these
> hairs in my thesis. (Trust me, you don't want to read it.) Eyes hairy
> verses eyes bare, and one gets the 30-some species separated into two
> more manageable groups.
> But if you do want to read something really interesting and readable
> on midges, get a copy of OM list member Don Holbrook's book on tying
> tiny trout flies, "Midge Magic." His macro set-up uses an OM 2N,
> bellows, the (manual) 20 and 38mm macro lenses, the 80/4 macro, and
> either a ring flash or two T32s. I haven't done a book report for 49
> years now, not since Miss Magnuson's 12th grade English class, but I'll
> maybe do one for list members on Don's midge book. I think it's simply
> great. Wonderful job, Don! And enjoy your fishing this summer!
> Dean
>
I should've guessed that you'd already know Dean. Thanks for the tip on Don
Holbrook's book, I'll have to keep an eye out for a copy. I'm not a fly
fisherman, but I do find insects interesting. So, when are you gonna publish
a book featuring your macro photos? I love the Jumping spider photos on your
"Wet Bugs" site.
Darin
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