Originally Posted by midlander

Odd. Surely then a Ferrari and a Ford Escort look the same? If were looking at similarities I'd say a Dabbler was closer to a Straddle Bug (French Partridge Mayfly, Gosling) and an Octopus more closely resembles a Bumble.

Nice dressings Gerry, as usual. Do you think the grub hook makes a difference?

Esox, there are numerous variants of the Octopus as well such as the Claret, Peter and Soldier Octopus. Imagine a Soldier Palmer, Claret Bumble or a wingless Red Arsed Green Peter tied in the Octopus "style"