Black Gnats are a good fly to have in your box to cover many situations. They imitate darker bodied mayflies, midges, or even ants. The addition of parachute hackle makes them more visible to the angler and gives the appearance of a wing. Per 3. Sizes: 12, 14, 16, 18. Cancer and Reproductive Harm- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Type: Flies.