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Mallow-scrub hairstreak

Strymon istapa

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Strymon istapa is a small hairstreak butterfly. The upper side of the wings is brown to gray. The hindwing has dark spots and tails. The ventral side is seen in pic 3.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Falcon Lake State Park butterfly garden.

Reference Links:

Strymon istapa - Wikipedia, Species Strymon istapa - Mallow Scrub Hairstreak - Hodges#4345 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Mallow scrub-hairstreak

Strymon istapa

Reference Link
Ornithoptera80
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Comments (1)
Brian38
Thanks, Ornithoptera80. You're correct - after I looked I noticed I also have pics with wings closed.

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