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Emerald moth - Nemoria

Emerald moth - Nemoria
Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina, USA
July 4, 2012

Nemoria
Moved from ID Request.

probably Nemoria bistriaria but could be N. lixaria. Difficult for me to be sure from this photo.
Thanks

 
red-fringed emerald moth
I looked at both species and although I don't really know what to look for in distinguishing them, my feeling is bistriaria. Thanks!

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