Why confusing? It seems like every time I see it, I see Dicymolomia metalliferalis at the same time! Both moths are similar in size shape and color. Both have reflectors on the base of the wings along with a sort of checkered pattern. What happens is I usually photograph them both, but Dicymolomia metalliferalis always looks better because a)The reflectors are much brighter, and b)the pinstripes on the underwing of Dicymolomia metalliferalis I'm guessing, provide a perfect fine, high contrast area to focus on, hence the photos are sharper focus.

Compare the above with the very different:

As a result I always post the Dicymolomia metalliferalis photo but think it is something else.

But wait, there's more. Soon I will post a third completely different reflector fringe moth species. I never knew this was such a common ornament for moths!

This is really starting to bug me. Again last night, both moths are present. None of the Dicymolomia X photos are very sharp. But I gots to know!