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Mallow Scrub Hairstreak

Strymon istapa

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Description:

Small butterfly with white, black and blue markings on the underside of the wings. This is the only shot I got of it and I didn't see the colors of the tops of the wings while in flight.

Habitat:

Goldenbush in riparian area

Notes:

First for BugGuide in California

Reference Links:

Species Strymon istapa - Mallow Scrub Hairstreak - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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