Arhopala micale

Arhopala micale, the common oakblue or shining oakblue, is a butterfly of the Lycaenidae family. The species comprises about 16 subspecies, which are found in Melanesia and New Guinea as well as the north coast of Australia (see subspecies section).

The wingspan is about 40 mm.

The larvae feed on Buchanania arborescens, Cordia dichotoma, Callophyllum inophyllum, Terminalia muelleri, Glochidion ferdinandi, Cryptocarya hypospodia, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Acmena, Cupaniopsis anacardioides, Heritiera littoralis and Faradaya splendida. They are attended by the ant species Oecophylla smaragdina. When not feeding, the larvae rest in a curled leaf or the entrance to the ants' nest.