# \#issue-made **URL:** https://forum.inaturalist.org/tag/issue-made/124.md [Latest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inaturalist.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tags.md) --- ## [Switch from COL 2012 API to Checklistbank to reduce curator load for new taxa addition](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/switch-from-col-2012-api-to-checklistbank-to-reduce-curator-load-for-new-taxa-addition/79266)
**Author:** [@einsum](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/einsum)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/switch-from-col-2012-api-to-checklistbank-to-reduce-curator-load-for-new-taxa-addition/79266 "2026-09-28T00:03:27Z")
Platform(s), such as mobile, website, API, other: web URLs (aka web addresses) of any pages, if relevant: - Description of need: A common type of curator flag is “Add new species X” that is missing from inat tree, iNa… --- ## [iNat doubling my observation photos](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-doubling-my-observation-photos/68098)
**Author:** [@ra\_teo](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ra_teo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inat-doubling-my-observation-photos/68098 "2026-09-25T20:54:53Z")
Platform: Android App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.36.8 URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/301435708 Screenshots of what you are seeing:… --- ## [Accepted name missing from header of inactive taxon pages](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/accepted-name-missing-from-header-of-inactive-taxon-pages/84529)
**Author:** [@kevinfaccenda](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/kevinfaccenda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/accepted-name-missing-from-header-of-inactive-taxon-pages/84529 "2026-09-25T20:40:43Z")
Formerly, any page for an inactive taxa had a header giving the accepted name and giving a link the the taxon swap the caused the name to be inactive. These are now apparently missing on all the inactive taxa I have seen… --- ## [Nondescript "Failed to Save Record" error when adding Flowering or Fruiting annotation and observation is tagged as "No Flowers or Fruits"](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/nondescript-failed-to-save-record-error-when-adding-flowering-or-fruiting-annotation-and-observation-is-tagged-as-no-flowers-or-fruits/79818)
**Author:** [@henriksch](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/henriksch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/nondescript-failed-to-save-record-error-when-adding-flowering-or-fruiting-annotation-and-observation-is-tagged-as-no-flowers-or-fruits/79818 "2026-09-25T16:58:41Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue: Browser, if a website issue: vivaldi (chrome) URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description o… --- ## [Search Users by EMail not working](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-users-by-email-not-working/85779)
**Author:** [@xris](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/xris)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-users-by-email-not-working/85779 "2026-09-23T19:07:40Z")
Platform: Browser App version number, if a mobile app issue: Browser, if a website issue: Vivaldi 8.2.4133.68 (Can reproduce this problem in latest versions of Firefox and Chrome) URLs (aka web addresses) of any rele… --- ## [Not all observations in a traditional project map are shown](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/not-all-observations-in-a-traditional-project-map-are-shown/84222)
**Author:** [@DianaStuder](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/DianaStuder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/not-all-observations-in-a-traditional-project-map-are-shown/84222 "2026-09-21T22:53:06Z")
This is a traditional project. That map used to show all the obs IN the project. Does not matter whether I turn ‘featured obs’ on or off – it only shows a few obs. The only active option is to show – all obs across i… --- ## [Not receiving notifications for comments associated with agreeing IDs](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/not-receiving-notifications-for-comments-associated-with-agreeing-ids/3937)
**Author:** [@thebeachcomber](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/thebeachcomber)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/not-receiving-notifications-for-comments-associated-with-agreeing-ids/3937 "2026-09-16T10:59:54Z")
I’ve been opted out of notifications for confirming IDs for a while now. However, over the past few days, I’ve started to noticed that I’m no longer getting notifications for an agreeing ID that has a comment attached (w… --- ## [Prioritize scientific name over synonym and names in other languages in species search](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/prioritize-scientific-name-over-synonym-and-names-in-other-languages-in-species-search/23191)
**Author:** [@cthawley](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/cthawley)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/prioritize-scientific-name-over-synonym-and-names-in-other-languages-in-species-search/23191 "2026-09-14T17:13:09Z")
Currently, it seems that synonyms and scientific names have “equal weight” in terms of display order when a user enters species names into a search box. This can result in a situation where a species with a synonym which… --- ## [Camera problems in iOS app - photos end up sideways](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camera-problems-in-ios-app-photos-end-up-sideways/84499)
**Author:** [@walking\_encyclopaedia](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/walking_encyclopaedia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/camera-problems-in-ios-app-photos-end-up-sideways/84499 "2026-09-04T01:21:28Z")
The camera here in the scan feature is sideways making it really hard to use it to upload observations. It’s fine when you take the photo, like shown, but nothing fixes the camera itself. Platform: App version number, … --- ## [Attempting to view comments by a user leads to the failshark](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/attempting-to-view-comments-by-a-user-leads-to-the-failshark/84870)
**Author:** [@insectobserver123](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/insectobserver123)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/attempting-to-view-comments-by-a-user-leads-to-the-failshark/84870 "2026-09-03T23:27:13Z")
Platform: Web App version number, if a mobile app issue: Web Browser, if a website issue: Firefox URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of pr… --- ## [CARTO basemap integration currently broken in Year in Review (missing API key)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/carto-basemap-integration-currently-broken-in-year-in-review-missing-api-key/84722)
**Author:** [@texas\_nature\_family](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/texas_nature_family)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/carto-basemap-integration-currently-broken-in-year-in-review-missing-api-key/84722 "2026-09-03T21:00:12Z")
Platform: Website App version number, if a mobile app issue: n/a Browser, if a website issue: Chrome URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/stats/2026/texas\_nature\_… --- ## [Minor CSS bug: italics in descriptions are not italic](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/minor-css-bug-italics-in-descriptions-are-not-italic/84245)
**Author:** [@adamschneider](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/adamschneider)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/minor-css-bug-italics-in-descriptions-are-not-italic/84245 "2026-09-03T20:56:52Z")
Platform: Web (both mobile & desktop) Browser, if a website issue: All URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/392987378 (this is just one example) Desc… --- ## [Attempts to edit guides giving error](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/attempts-to-edit-guides-giving-error/84873)
**Author:** [@gulsmor](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/gulsmor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/attempts-to-edit-guides-giving-error/84873 "2026-09-03T20:55:45Z")
Platform: Website Browser: both Chrome and Safari URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: The guide in question: https://www.inaturalist.org/guides/23955 Screenshots of what you are seeing: … --- ## [Old life list shows old user name for people who have changed their name](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/old-life-list-shows-old-user-name-for-people-who-have-changed-their-name/41702)
**Author:** [@arboretum\_amy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/arboretum_amy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/old-life-list-shows-old-user-name-for-people-who-have-changed-their-name/41702 "2026-08-25T11:37:16Z")
Please fill out the following sections to the best of your ability, it will help us investigate bugs if we have this information at the outset. Screenshots are especially helpful, so please provide those if you can. Pla… --- ## [Taxon page photo browser font color changed?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-page-photo-browser-font-color-changed/81920)
**Author:** [@danterats](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/danterats)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-page-photo-browser-font-color-changed/81920 "2026-08-19T00:20:23Z")
in regards to this red text whenever i go view more photos from a taxon page. such as https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/120474-Araneomorphae/browse\_photos --- ## [Scientific name formatting broke overnight?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/scientific-name-formatting-broke-overnight/80945)
**Author:** [@silversea\_starsong](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/silversea_starsong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/scientific-name-formatting-broke-overnight/80945 "2026-08-19T00:09:06Z")
On Chrome, the parenthesis on scientific names are sometimes misplaced. If I manually refresh the page, it fixes itself and will not happen again within that tab. Kind of a weird one! Have not seen it in Safari or other … --- ## [Double Spaced Annotations?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/double-spaced-annotations/83353)
**Author:** [@Vireya](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/Vireya)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/double-spaced-annotations/83353 "2026-08-05T01:03:18Z")
Today the layout of the annotations part of Identify has changed (for me at least). What used to fit on one line is now taking two: I can’t remember exactly how it looked before, but not like this! Is the “x” to dele… --- ## [Photos fail in web uploader when using Safari](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/photos-fail-in-web-uploader-when-using-safari/81549)
**Author:** [@gsando8](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/gsando8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 3:48am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/photos-fail-in-web-uploader-when-using-safari/81549 "2026-08-04T03:48:48Z")
Platform: macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 App version number, if a mobile app issue: Browser, if a website issue: Safari (26.5.2) URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are s… --- ## [Taxon changes not counted on Taxonomy tab of species pages](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-changes-not-counted-on-taxonomy-tab-of-species-pages/83326)
**Author:** [@thomaseverest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/thomaseverest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-changes-not-counted-on-taxonomy-tab-of-species-pages/83326 "2026-08-03T21:49:56Z")
Platform: web Browser: Chrome, Edge URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: e.g. https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/292816-Paralaoma-servilis#taxonomy-tab https://www.inaturalist.org/taxon\_chan… --- ## [Cannot upload photos taken with a nikon and imported to Android device via SnapBridge](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-upload-photos-taken-with-a-nikon-and-imported-to-android-device-via-snapbridge/81512)
**Author:** [@joeysantore](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/joeysantore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cannot-upload-photos-taken-with-a-nikon-and-imported-to-android-device-via-snapbridge/81512 "2026-07-19T14:52:59Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue:1.38.2 (646) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of proble… --- ## [Clicking "\ observations" in species view removes observation field filter](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/clicking-number-observations-in-species-view-removes-observation-field-filter/82039)
**Author:** [@yongestation](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/yongestation)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/clicking-number-observations-in-species-view-removes-observation-field-filter/82039 "2026-07-15T23:41:07Z")
Platform: web Browser, if a website issue: Firefox 152.0.6 URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?verifiable=any&view=species&field:Associated%20observa… --- ## [iPhone app showing times with incorrect timezone indicator](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/iphone-app-showing-times-with-incorrect-timezone-indicator/80862)
**Author:** [@justsinea](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/justsinea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/iphone-app-showing-times-with-incorrect-timezone-indicator/80862 "2026-06-30T19:52:38Z")
Platform: iPhone App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.0.23 (216) Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/341806436 … --- ## [Submitting a higher taxon on iOS not possible for me](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/submitting-a-higher-taxon-on-ios-not-possible-for-me/79455)
**Author:** [@fgallhuber](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/fgallhuber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/submitting-a-higher-taxon-on-ios-not-possible-for-me/79455 "2026-06-03T18:19:15Z")
Platform: iOS 26.5 App version number: iNaturalist 1.0.21 (212) Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of problem: If I want to contribute a higher taxon to an ID and don’t want to submit a veto, it’s not … --- ## [Search link in homepage nav missing when screen is wider (and logged out)](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-link-in-homepage-nav-missing-when-screen-is-wider-and-logged-out/77988)
**Author:** [@bouteloua](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/bouteloua)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/search-link-in-homepage-nav-missing-when-screen-is-wider-and-logged-out/77988 "2026-06-01T20:41:00Z")
Platform: web URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: https://www.inaturalist.org/ (when logged out) Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of problem: When the browser is smal… --- ## [Add # of comments in a flag to Moderation Notes](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/add-of-comments-in-a-flag-to-moderation-notes/29679)
**Author:** [@zdanko](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/zdanko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/add-of-comments-in-a-flag-to-moderation-notes/29679 "2026-05-30T17:36:34Z")
Another simple request regarding the Moderation Notes: Please add a counter of the comments in a particular flag in the Moderation Notes, much like the number that shows on the Flags page. Thank you! --- ## [Visual glitch when reordering images](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/visual-glitch-when-reordering-images/78805)
**Author:** [@benfh](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/benfh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/visual-glitch-when-reordering-images/78805 "2026-05-24T06:55:24Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue: Description of problem: When I drag an image to the first position, they render in the wrong place. They still upload fine, in the intended order. This issue reprod… --- ## [Losing evidence pictures taken in iNaturalist camera, cannot exit ‘quick delete’ mode](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/losing-evidence-pictures-taken-in-inaturalist-camera-cannot-exit-quick-delete-mode/77849)
**Author:** [@koalabi](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/koalabi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/losing-evidence-pictures-taken-in-inaturalist-camera-cannot-exit-quick-delete-mode/77849 "2026-05-06T22:59:07Z")
Platform: iNaturalist Mobile app (updated) iPhone iOS version 26.3.1 App version number, if a mobile app issue: Version 1.0.19 Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pa… --- ## [Can't get focus lock to work on iPhone 13 pro using new app, works fine on old app](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cant-get-focus-lock-to-work-on-iphone-13-pro-using-new-app-works-fine-on-old-app/78244)
**Author:** [@johnreiss](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/johnreiss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/cant-get-focus-lock-to-work-on-iphone-13-pro-using-new-app-works-fine-on-old-app/78244 "2026-04-27T19:08:56Z")
Platform: App version number, if a mobile app issue:1.0.19 Browser, if a website issue: URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: Screenshots of what you are seeing: Description of problem: St… --- ## [Failing to populate host plant id while uploading caterpillar observation with project Host plants for lepdoptera of India](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/failing-to-populate-host-plant-id-while-uploading-caterpillar-observation-with-project-host-plants-for-lepdoptera-of-india/66871)
**Author:** [@bhagwatn](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/bhagwatn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/failing-to-populate-host-plant-id-while-uploading-caterpillar-observation-with-project-host-plants-for-lepdoptera-of-india/66871 "2026-01-09T14:07:10Z")
Platform: Android App version number, if a mobile app issue: 1.36.8 (628) Browser, if a website issue: NA URLs (aka web addresses) of any relevant observations or pages: NA Screenshots of what you are seeing: Descri… --- ## [Taxon Photo is "Copyrighted Media Removed"](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-photo-is-copyrighted-media-removed/58069)
**Author:** [@cthawley](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/cthawley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/taxon-photo-is-copyrighted-media-removed/58069 "2025-11-30T15:25:30Z")
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