Start thread behind the eye and lay a smooth thread base to the bend. A slim, even underbody is essential for a realistic chironomid.
Tie in the wire rib, then tie in the black holographic Mylar by one end.
Wrap the holographic Mylar forward in slightly overlapping turns to build a slim, shiny, tapered body, and tie off short of the eye. The holographic sheen imitates the gas trapped under the pupal shuck.
Counter-wrap the wire rib in 5-6 evenly spaced turns for segmentation and durability, then tie off.
Build a small black thorax just behind the eye.
Tie in a short tuft of white Antron on top as gills, trim it stubby, whip finish and coat the body with a thin layer of UV resin or head cement for extra shine and toughness (leave the gills unglued).