Collect by sweeping vegetation and at lights. Pin through thorax slightly to right of midline. Hairy-winged insects, similar to moths in appearance. Like moths, their wings are covered with scales. Unlike moths, they have chewing mouthparts.
Antennae are long and slender and often held in a whiplike fashion over the abdomen.
Adults terrestrial, small to medium sized. Commonly found near water. Most easily collected at lights. Preserve in alcohol. Huge diversity in color and patterns.