Aegocera rectilinea Boisduval, 1836 a new Noctuidae species from Algeria (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Agaristinae)

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  • Belkacem Aimene Boulaouad Mohamed El Bachir El Ibrahimi University
  • Mohamed Belkacem University of Bouira
  • Bachir Harzallah Independent researcher
  • Mohamed Missoum Independent researcher
  • Khaled Ayyach Independent researcher
  • Salvatore Bella Independent researcher

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https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.1125

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Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Agaristinae, Aegocera rectilinea, first record, Algeria

Abstract

Aegocera rectilinea Boisduval, 1836 is reported for the first time from Algeria. Notes on the distribution and habitat of the adult are included. This observation would indicate that the species’ range has expanded in North Africa. Some notes on the distribution, food plants and habitats of this species are also given. Illustrations of the adults are included.

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2026-03-30

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Boulaouad, B. A., Belkacem, M., Harzallah, B., Missoum, M., Ayyach, K., & Bella, S. (2026). Aegocera rectilinea Boisduval, 1836 a new Noctuidae species from Algeria (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Agaristinae). SHILAP Revista De lepidopterología, 54(213), 135–140. https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.1125

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