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.

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

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

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