Who Is Red Spotted?

Limenitis arthemis, the red-spotted purple or white admiral, is a North American butterfly species in the cosmopolitan genus Limenitis.

Is it safe to touch a red-spotted newt?

There are no negative affects of eastern newts on humans. Their skin is toxic, so they should never be eaten or handled with broken skin, but they are not very toxic to humans.

Is the Red-Spotted Purple butterfly rare?

The Red-Spotted Purple butterfly is normally seen in the Eastern United States, from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada. It is not an abundant species, and is most often seen in woodlands and along streams and marsh land.