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Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak

Strymon istapa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Lycaenidae ›Genus: Strymon

About

Strymon istapa the mallow hairstreak, mallow-scrub hairstreak, dotted hairstreak or Hewitson's hairstreak. This diurnal butterfly is a widespread species that can be found in xeric habitats throughout the southern United States, Central America, parts of the Caribbean (including Cuba and Grand Cayman), and rarely in South America. This species can be spotted in rural and suburban areas in which human infringement has created open fields or tracks of overgrown weeds as a result of land clearing....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak?
The scientific name of Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak is Strymon istapa.
What is the conservation status of Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak?
The Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the family Lycaenidae.
What genus does Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belong to?
Mallow Scrub-Hairstreak belongs to the genus Strymon.