Not sure if this would be a Bug Report but thought I’d start here. Regarding the below observation (I think it’s actually a butterfly/moth larva and then this option is available) but for Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota), shouldn’t there be a “larva” stage in the Life Stage annot…

[image] norm_shea: I can’t think of an instance where there wouldn’t be one for this group but maybe there is. iNaturalist, i think most insects that undergo complete metamorphosis get “Larva” as a life stage option, while others get “Nymph”. Pyerygota contains both sorts. so you probably nee…

Larva is available for these groups: https://help.inaturalist.org/en/support/solutions/articles/151000191830-what-are-the-definitions-of-inaturalist-annotations-#Life-Stage-(within-Animalia)

Well, look at that second reference (smiles sheepishly), I guess it’s been addressed already then.

Shoudn't there be a "larva" option in life stage annotations?

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jwidness May 2, 2026, 11:27pm 4

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Shoudn't there be a "larva" option in life stage annotations?

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