I have noticed a decided difference in UK chironomid pupa construction from the West. UK patterns are sleeker, seldom bead headed and often possess the addition of a ‘wing bud’; almost its own attractor it would seem. I have experimented with this a bit. A couple good midge sites (buzzer, chironomids, gnats)
http://www.flyfishingworld.eu/buzzers_and_nymphs.htm
“Slim buzzers are really important: the creatures you are imitating are not bulky at any point of their anatomy – so why should your artificial one be so? Secondly, pick a target feature to incorporate in your dressing. In most buzzers the wing bud is quite a distinct feature in the natural, so many fly-tiers emphasise this element. I believe I told readers about this a few weeks ago when I was going through some early season patterns. I use “Tulip T-shirt” paint to get my buzzers with a target spot, but there are many other bits and pieces used. One of the most common materials to get this wing bud effect is a slither cut from a “Walkers” chicken flavoured crisps packet, whilst other tyers use a couple of turns of fluorescent floss silk.”
SwittersB & Exploring 
Hi, a friend has just directed me to your site, glad you liked my buzzer enough to show it on your blog. If you’re interested you can find a SBS http://homepage.ntlworld.com/radbard88/esbuzzer/” Have fun.
There’s also a few of my other patterns and a small write up on UK buzzer methods in By Rick Takahashi and Jerry Hubka.
All the best and keep up the good work
Tight lines.
A. Ferguson.
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Thank you Alex for the kind words and links.
Gary
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