An orange butterfly with black and white markings resting on the ground

Painted Lady. Photo: Martin Warren

A brownish butterfly with black and white markings nctaring on a bluebell flower

Painted Lady. Photo: Martin Warren

Two photos sent in by Martin telling us:

Corfe Common was alive with Painted Ladies this evening, 30th April 2026. Here are just 2 of 20+ in 30 mins at 17:45, several getting stuck into Bluebell as the only nectar source! I assume these have come direct from Africa seeing as my car is covered in Saharan dust! I assume this is part of a big migration so hopefully others will be able to enjoy them too! 

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