Two photos from Rob sent in with the following comments:
Whilst walking in the Chettle and Minchington area on 11/05/2021, I was surprised to find a very active Painted Lady, what looked to be a fresh Peacock as well as Large and Small Whites, Orange Tips, Green-veined White and Brimstone. I am now looking forward to later in the year to make a fuller assessment of what is a promising area with wild flower rich margins, small copses, and good hedgerows. Although this area is intensively farmed, there does seem to be a sympathetic attitude towards preserving some nature which is most encouraging.
The Painted Lady in the photo was very active, very fast and powerful. Although drab in appearance, it is still a remarkable insect to have made the recent journey north in what must have been very trying conditions.