Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon istapa (Reakirt, [1867])
Family: Lycaenidae
Subfamily: Theclinae
Identification: One short hindwing tail. Upperside dark gray; female with blue-gray at lower half of hindwing. Underside hindwing gray with one round black spot near base of costa, postmedian row of small black dots.
Wing Span: 7/8 - 1 1/4 inches (2.2 - 3.2 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars eat stems and young leaves of host plant.
Flight: All year; number of broods has not been determined.
Caterpillar Hosts: Plants in mallow family (Malvaceae) including alkali mallow (Sida hederacea) and coastal Indian mallow (Abutilon permolle); also bay cedar (Suriana maritima).
Adult Food: Nectar from small-flowered trees and composites, croton.
Habitat: Open disturbed areas, second growth, weedy pastures, roadsides.
Range: Brazil north through Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico to southern California, southern Arizona, South Texas, and peninsular Florida.
Conservation: Any limited U. S. populations may require conservation.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: Maintain present habitats and manage for necessary host and nectar plants.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 121 - 144 of 298 verified sightings
Observation date: Oct 14, 2016
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 18, 2016
Observation date: Sep 01, 2016
Submitted by: Raul Delgado
Region: Texas, Webb County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 16, 2016
Observation date: Oct 12, 2016
Submitted by: Laurie Sheppard
Region: Grayson County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 14, 2016
Observation date: Nov 09, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 14, 2016
Observation date: Aug 15, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 25, 2016
Observation date: Jul 06, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 15, 2016
Observation date: Dec 09, 2012
Submitted by: Shirley Wilkerson
Region: Brazos County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 02, 2016
Observation date: Mar 18, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 25, 2016
Observation date: Jul 22, 2015
Submitted by: Shirley Wilkerson
Region: Comanche County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Dec 09, 2015
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 04, 2016
Observation date: Nov 28, 2015
Submitted by: Eric Olson
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 03, 2015
Observation date: Nov 06, 2015
Submitted by: JeanEvoy
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 03, 2015
Observation date: Nov 23, 2015
Submitted by: pauhana
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 03, 2015
Observation date: Aug 04, 2015
Submitted by: Sandy White
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 17, 2015
Observation date: Mar 18, 2015
Submitted by: Ron Smith
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 26, 2015
Observation date: Jun 13, 2015
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 18, 2015
Observation date: Nov 08, 2014
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 05, 2015
Observation date: Jun 04, 2015
Submitted by: Robalero
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 04, 2015
Observation date: Nov 11, 2014
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 04, 2015
Observation date: Sep 02, 2010
Submitted by: pattypasztor
Region: Texas, Kendall County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 24, 2015
Observation date: Feb 27, 2015
Submitted by: John P Gorey
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Mar 10, 2015
Observation date: Nov 09, 2014
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jan 08, 2015
Observation date: Jul 05, 2014
Submitted by: Redheart Canyonlands
Region: Bandera County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 15, 2014
Observation date: Jun 09, 2014
Submitted by: lmreid71
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 13, 2014
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