# \#help **URL:** https://forum.inaturalist.org/tag/help/180.md [Latest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inaturalist.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tags.md) --- ## [Need advice on caterpillar enclosure](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/need-advice-on-caterpillar-enclosure/86222)
**Author:** [@Malachi](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/Malachi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/need-advice-on-caterpillar-enclosure/86222 "2026-10-10T22:44:54Z")
I found a caterpillar on my jacket at a train station earlier today and put it in a small temporary container (roughly 10x15x4cm) with some dirt (about 2cm deep) a couple small twigs, and some dried leaves. the caterpill… --- ## [Help choosing the best structure for an iNaturalist project](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/help-choosing-the-best-structure-for-an-inaturalist-project/80146)
**Author:** [@claudiavanessasilva](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/claudiavanessasilva)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/help-choosing-the-best-structure-for-an-inaturalist-project/80146 "2026-07-26T23:41:14Z")
Hello :sun: I’m a biologist working for a forest management company that currently manages almost 10,000 hectares (~25,000 acres) across 20+ sites in central and northern Portugal. We want to create an iNaturalist pro… --- ## [UI: I never know which search filters will be available](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/ui-i-never-know-which-search-filters-will-be-available/82002)
**Author:** [@myrmepropagandist](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/myrmepropagandist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/ui-i-never-know-which-search-filters-will-be-available/82002 "2026-07-15T20:48:32Z")
Sometimes you have search results like these:There are drop down menus for filters including “quality grade” and “sex” https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/69062-Dorymyrmex/browse\_photos Other times the search results are … --- ## [What are your Microscopy Tips?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-are-your-microscopy-tips/76246)
**Author:** [@galaxyfungi](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/galaxyfungi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-are-your-microscopy-tips/76246 "2026-03-02T04:33:21Z")
I recently got a Herwicm binocular microscope as a gift, but I have very little experience in microscopy. I have used other microscopes here and there, but never avidly. I am hoping to become somewhat successful in iden… --- ## [Public Parks and Gardens Survey Project - Best practice on set up](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/public-parks-and-gardens-survey-project-best-practice-on-set-up/75873)
**Author:** [@daymaorg](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/daymaorg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/public-parks-and-gardens-survey-project-best-practice-on-set-up/75873 "2026-02-18T19:24:39Z")
Hello! Our city is suffering from a massive wave of Public gardens’ “development”. They’ve completely ruined historical and public gardens by basically turning them into commercial spaces and lawns. Some of them have be… --- ## [Cámaras profesionales para grabar fauna silvestre en 4k](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camaras-profesionales-para-grabar-fauna-silvestre-en-4k/74683)
**Author:** [@Fran09952](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/Fran09952)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camaras-profesionales-para-grabar-fauna-silvestre-en-4k/74683 "2026-01-15T16:20:26Z")
¿Qué cámaras y lentes (modelos, tipos, etc.) son recomendadas para sacar fotos y grabar videos de naturaleza en general (especialmente aves) en alta calidad de video y Audio? Busco algo preferentemente de calidad profesi… --- ## [First DSLR and an adaptable lens recommendations](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/first-dslr-and-an-adaptable-lens-recommendations/74147)
**Author:** [@transient](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/transient)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/first-dslr-and-an-adaptable-lens-recommendations/74147 "2026-01-03T00:28:26Z")
Hello all, After using a friend’s, I’m looking to make the jump to a DSLR from a smartphone, with inaturalist being one of the main use cases. I mostly photograph conifers and flowing plants in the PNW, and have recentl… --- ## [I need help making a new place on iNat](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/i-need-help-making-a-new-place-on-inat/72218)
**Author:** [@thebirdersway](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/thebirdersway)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/i-need-help-making-a-new-place-on-inat/72218 "2025-10-31T19:32:47Z")
Hey everyone, I’m trying to set up a Traditional Project for Pleasant Creek WMA in West Virginia, and I’ve hit a wall with the place boundary. I exported the official WMA boundary from the WV DNR Avenza map using Googl…