Key Characters of Adults

• Adults have tiny scales covering body and wings
• The 4 wings of the adults have large surface area
• Adults typically have coiled, straw-like mouthparts

Key Characters of Larvae

• Almost always have a well-developed head capsule
• Antennae short with 3 segments
• 3 pairs of thoracic true (jointed) legs and one or more pairs of short, fleshy abdominal prolegs
• Teeth-like, mandibular mouthparts for chewing