Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386180

Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak
Strymon istapa

Observation date: July 10, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hanging out in Heliotrope flowers along with West Coast Ladies, Common Ringlets, and other Blues and Hairstreaks. Edge of an extensive grassy area. Few territorial displays. Weather warm slightly overcast at the edge of coastal fog.
Status: Stray
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County