Rats! Now I wish I hadn't tied those Japanese beetles for the November SOTM. I left some on the kitchen table and my wife tried to swat several of them.
Put me down for a Catalpa Worm. I'll post a pic as soon as I work out the mechanics of tying it. Give me an hour or so.
(sound of clock ticking, with Jeopardy theme in the background........)
OK. I got it (I think). Will this work?
Catalpa Worm
Hook: Cabelas Model 2 sz. 8
Thread: 4 Lb. test TrileneXL monofilament
Weight: medium alloy wire
Body: White 2 ml craft foam, colored with Prismacolor markers
Legs: Black Chinese Hen Neck feather ( I could also probably use black dubbing in a dubbing loop).
Here is the real deal: