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Bright Oak-blue
Arhopala madytus
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About
Arhopala madytus, the bright oakblue, is a butterfly of the family Lycaenidae. The species was first described by Hans Fruhstorfer in 1914. It is found on New Guinea and adjacent islands (Aru, Ambon, Waigeu, from Western New Guinea to Papua, Woodlark and the Louisiades) and the north-east coast of Queensland, Australia.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 22, 2026Cairns Cattana Wetlands, Dunne Rd, Smithfield QLD 4878, AustraliaObserver: David WhiteView observation from Oct 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 21, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Paul PrappasView observation from Sep 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 20, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: kerrycolemanView observation from May 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 3, 2026Cairns Cattana WetlandsObserver: icybugsView observation from May 3, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 5, 2026Trinity Beach Rd at Rabaul Street, Trinity Beach QLD 4879, AustraliaObserver: Golo MaurerView observation from Apr 5, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 17, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: kerrycolemanView observation from Feb 17, 2026 on iNaturalist