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 145 - 168 of 298 verified sightings
Observation date: Feb 09, 2014
Submitted by: Doug Taron
Region: Jalisco, Mexico
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Feb 22, 2014
Observation date: Jul 02, 2013
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Jan 20, 2014
Observation date: Nov 17, 2013
Submitted by: Sparks7
Region: Burnet County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 07, 2014
Observation date: Nov 21, 2013
Submitted by: Sparks7
Region: Burnet County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 02, 2014
Observation date: Nov 05, 2013
Submitted by: rougir@aol.com
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 18, 2013
Observation date: Nov 04, 2013
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Nov 12, 2013
Observation date: Oct 20, 2013
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 21, 2013
Observation date: Oct 04, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Region: Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 07, 2013
Observation date: Sep 24, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Region: Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 25, 2013
Observation date: Aug 19, 2003
Submitted by: muegge
Region: Texas, Pecos County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 05, 2013
Observation date: Sep 04, 2012
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Apr 19, 2013
Observation date: Mar 06, 2012
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Yucatan, Mexico
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: Apr 12, 2013
Observation date: Dec 24, 2012
Submitted by: tysonbartlett55
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: aahewetson
Verified date: Jan 02, 2013
Observation date: Apr 24, 2001
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Marcus Lindberg)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jun 17, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jun 09, 2001
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Marcus Lindberg)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Sep 13, 1981
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Brock & Smith)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Nov 04, 2012
Submitted by: H. Wedgeworth
Region: Texas, Montgomery County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Nov 10, 2012
Observation date: Jul 09, 2009
Submitted by: Harry Forbes
Region: Calhoun County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Aug 17, 2012
Observation date: Jul 20, 2012
Submitted by: Deannathebutter...
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 04, 2012
Observation date: Nov 04, 2010
Submitted by: naomiblinick
Region: Sonora, Mexico
Verified by: paulopler
Verified date: May 03, 2011
Observation date: Nov 11, 2010
Submitted by: hgbyrne
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 14, 2011
Observation date: Jan 18, 2011
Submitted by: cpcdolan
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Feb 01, 2011
Observation date: Apr 14, 1968
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Funk & Roever)
Region: Yuma County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
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