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Tag: John Atherton

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Atherton Medium nymph

September 2, 2020September 24, 2021 barryoc

Although this nymph is approaching 70 years old, it’s originator, Artist & illustrator John Atherton used European kingfisher for the original wing case. Perhaps using its iridescent blue to imitate the gas filled wing case of an emerging nymph, or … Continue reading Atherton Medium nymph

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