What is the etiquette around identifying species? Beginner iNatter here (and beginner with observing species). Today I was trying to upload a fly. The AI pictures did not look right at all. However, when I tried looking at other flies that weren’t found in the area (or even necessarily on the same…

It took me a long time to get a good idea of how exactly I should be identifying things, and I wish I had known this earlier: Don’t add an ID unless you are reasonably sure that it is correct. It’s good to be bold, and make a suggestion if you think you know, but don’t just guess at it. The CV su…

If not sure, is it better to try and be specific with i.d or leave it vague?

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That_Bug_Guy September 22, 2022, 2:17am 3

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If not sure, is it better to try and be specific with i.d or leave it vague?

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