Fly Tying
Mel, apparently, is a fan of alliteration. Stripped peacock herl used for the body here, but lots of other options are available - stripped hackle quill, biot, thread, etc.
hook - Dai Riki 320 #14
thread - Danville 6/0 black
tail - woodduck flank fibers
body - peacock herl (stripped)
thorax...