What does a nymph fly imitate?

An aquatic insect larva or pupa.

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  1. A mouse
  2. An adult flying insect
  3. An aquatic insect larva or pupa ✔

Why: Sub-surface flies like nymphs resemble aquatic insect larvae, nymphs, and pupae.

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Nymphs are a little under the surface.
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Answer: An aquatic insect larva or pupa. Sub-surface flies like nymphs resemble aquatic insect larvae, nymphs, and pupae.

  1. Fly fishing en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly_fishing
    Sub-surface flies are designed to resemble a wide variety of prey including aquatic insect larvae, nymphs and pupae
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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