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

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.