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Mallow Scrub-hairstreak (Strymon i. istapa)  

DORSAL

VENTRAL

 

Caterpillar HostplantsAlkali Sida (Malvella leprosa var. hederacea) and in our area, probably members of Indian Mallow (Abutilon spp.), and Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus spp.).
Area Sighting
Locations
Dallas Arboretum, White Rock Lake
Seasonal Flight DataJuly - October
General NotesDoes not overwinter in north Texas but emigrates up with some regularity.

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