2. Collecting methods – just like big moths! 1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species 2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species 3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers) 4. Rearing – sedentary or target species

3. Collecting methods 1. Blacklighting Trap – specimens can get chowdered Sheet – more selective method Need to have a supply of small “killing jars” and a “dump jar.” Or a supply of snap-top vials; put in freezer over night.

4. Collecting methods 1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species 2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species

5. Collecting methods 1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species 2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species 3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers)

6. Collecting methods 1. Blacklighting (sheet or trap) – most species 2. Pheromone trapping – diurnal species or target species 3. Aerial nets – diurnal species (dusk-flyers) 4. Rearing – sedentary or target species

7. Pinning minutens for tiny specimens.

8. Pinning minutens for tiny specimens. place specimen on foam (or soft wood) surface, dorsum up.

9. Pinning minutens for tiny specimens. place specimen on foam (or soft wood) surface, dorsum up. using forceps, pin specimen in middle of thorax, perpendicular to dorsal surface. ↓

10. Spreading No two people use exactly the same equipment or techniques. Tiny spreading boards. Small blocks. Plastic boxes with plastozote (foam).

11. Spreading

13. Spreading (double mounting)

14. To prevent specimens from becoming too dry Spread microlepidoptera first. Keep humidified in “relaxing jar.”