Featherwing

/ˈfɛðərˌwɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A type of small fly or insect whose wings are fringed with feathery hairs, or a fly pattern used in fishing that imitates such insects.

Etymology

Compound of 'feather' and 'wing'; named for the characteristic feather-like fringe found on certain flies' wings, used as both entomological and angling terminology.

Kelly Says

Featherwing flies are some of nature's tiniest insects—barely visible to the naked eye—but fly fishermen have created imitation featherwings that are deadly effective for catching small trout!

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