What type of butterfly is this? Red & Black?

Question

Hi, can anybody let me know what type of butterfly this is? It's black with about 6 red spots on each wing, with a red tinge on the side of the wing. Found it in my garden, thanks for your help!

Answer 1

A pretty one???

Seriously though, type your question into general internet and start looking at photos, I identify all sorts of plants and wildlife this way.

Answer 2

Could be a Red Admiral,esp;if there's a white stripe on each wing.

Answer 3

A red-spotted Purple?

http://www.wisconsinbutterflies.org/butt...

When I think of black butterfliesI think of Swallowtails.

Answer 4

im not sure but i think its poisonous