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Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak

Strymon istapa

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Field Notes

Description:

On a desert globe mallow. One of 3 individuals of this species seen on annual butterfly count. This was the first recording of the species in Joshua Tree National Park.

Habitat:

Desert Scrub above 3000'. Colorado Desert. Few annual flowers.

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PublishedJune 22, 2014

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