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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Submitted by: Gary Jue (Gary Jue)
Region: Texas, Starr County, United States
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Nov 10, 2009
Submitted by: John Saba (John Saba)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba (John Saba)
Verified date: Aug 04, 2010
Observation date: Aug 07, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Robert L. Langston)
Region: Imperial County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Aug 02, 2010
Observation date: Oct 06, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Ron Leuschener)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Apr 02, 2010
Observation date: Sep 16, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (John F. Emmel)
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Apr 02, 2010
Observation date: Sep 28, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (John F. Emmel)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Apr 02, 2010
Observation date: May 05, 1998
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Lynn & Gene Monroe)
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2010
Observation date: Oct 15, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Charles Sekerman)
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2010
Observation date: May 14, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (J. W. Brown)
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2010
Observation date: Oct 22, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Charles Sekerman)
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2010
Observation date: Oct 01, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Charles Sekerman)
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Mar 09, 2010
Observation date: Oct 25, 1958
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Oscar Sette)
Region: Imperial County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Oct 20, 1956
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Oscar Sette)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Mar 24, 1935
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Dammers)
Region: Imperial County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Jun 25, 1951
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Oscar Sette)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Nov 25, 1935
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Dammers)
Region: Imperial County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Oct 16, 1934
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Dammers)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: May 30, 1935
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Lloyd Martin)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
Observation date: Mar 22, 1935
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (C. Dammers)
Region: Imperial County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 07, 2010
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