Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa)

Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa)

Well-named, this common hairstreak is found in scrubby areas with mallows, its host plants. Common in southern Florida, from south Texas to California, and further south through Central America.

San Ygnacio, Zapata Co., TX 6/6/04.

Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa)

Bahia Honda State Park, Monroe Co., FL 6/25/2010.

Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa)

Key West, Monroe Co., FL 6/27/2010.

Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon istapa)

Key West, Monroe Co., FL 6/27/2010.

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