About Nyctegretis lineana Scopoli, 1786
Nyctegretis lineana Scopoli, 1786 is a moth species that belongs to the family Pyralidae. Its distribution ranges from Europe through to China and Mongolia. This moth has a wingspan of 17–19 mm, which equals 0.67–0.75 inches. Adult moths are active on the wing from July to August, with the exact timing varying by location. The larvae of Nyctegretis lineana feed on Ononis repens repens, Ononis repens spinosa, and sometimes on Trifolium.