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Red-Bordered Emerald Moth

Nemoria lixaria

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Description:

Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Geometrinae (Emeralds) Common Moth. Wingspan: 20-28 mm. Pale green wings with slightly jagged faint whitish AM and FM lines. Tiny black discal spots mark all wings. Terminal line is red. Fringe is boldly checkered with red. hosts: Deciduous trees and woody plants.

Habitat:

Woodlands, meadows, fields, yards wherever host plant is. Came to light.

Reference Links:

Species Nemoria lixaria - Red-bordered Emerald - Hodges#7033 - BugGuide.Net

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