# \#question **URL:** https://forum.inaturalist.org/tag/question/6.md [Latest](https://forum.inaturalist.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inaturalist.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tags.md) --- ## [Offical Inaturalist stance on similar looking species](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/offical-inaturalist-stance-on-similar-looking-species/86385)
**Author:** [@eidiu](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/eidiu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:34pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/offical-inaturalist-stance-on-similar-looking-species/86385 "2026-10-05T22:34:24Z")
If there are similar species where one needs male genitalia or morphometrics to differ them but some appear more commonly in specific habitats then others (others can still appear there but more rarely) and some having o… --- ## [Beginner Resources for IDing Hymenoptera?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/beginner-resources-for-iding-hymenoptera/86321)
**Author:** [@egad13](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/egad13)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/beginner-resources-for-iding-hymenoptera/86321 "2026-10-05T21:41:19Z")
I really enjoy observing my local bees and wasps. I don’t currently know enough about them to be confident IDing anything outside of a handful of very obvious species, but I’d really like to learn more - the problem is t… --- ## [Butterfly wings and touching](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/butterfly-wings-and-touching/86383)
**Author:** [@nyenyedzi](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/nyenyedzi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/butterfly-wings-and-touching/86383 "2026-10-05T13:02:14Z")
I don’t know a huge amount about butterflies and moths, but I add a lot of annotations on iNat, and while I’m doing that I see a lot of photos of people holding lepidoptera by the wings, as well as the stickers put on mo… --- ## [Way to filter out observations with CV identifications](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/way-to-filter-out-observations-with-cv-identifications/86342)
**Author:** [@kelptaylor](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/kelptaylor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/way-to-filter-out-observations-with-cv-identifications/86342 "2026-10-04T08:19:24Z")
Hey! Wondering if there is a way to filter out observations that have been IDed with the CV. I like to look at other observations for help making IDs, especially with some difficult insects. I would prefer to look at IDs… --- ## [Three taxa are named "Peruvian Lily," what's up with this?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/three-taxa-are-named-peruvian-lily-whats-up-with-this/86285)
**Author:** [@NuthatchFanatic](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/NuthatchFanatic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/three-taxa-are-named-peruvian-lily-whats-up-with-this/86285 "2026-10-03T07:25:01Z")
Hi, I was looking through iNat’s Compare tool, set it to “Filter by place” (you can do this by clicking on the place in the tool and clicking on the X next to it), and found 3 totally different species all called “Peruv… --- ## [Why are the boundaries of my city drawn this way?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/why-are-the-boundaries-of-my-city-drawn-this-way/86179)
**Author:** [@senthe](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/senthe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/why-are-the-boundaries-of-my-city-drawn-this-way/86179 "2026-10-03T04:40:45Z")
For a bit of context, Wrocław is a big city of around 800k. Forests are sparse here, and thanks to our multiple rivers there’s plenty of wetlands in and around the city. There’s also a big mountain range a bit further… --- ## [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:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/need-advice-on-caterpillar-enclosure/86222 "2026-10-03T04:30:33Z")
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… --- ## [How can we reduce the number of false 'spam' flags on iNat?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-we-reduce-the-number-of-false-spam-flags-on-inat/84765)
**Author:** [@That\_Bug\_Guy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/That_Bug_Guy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-can-we-reduce-the-number-of-false-spam-flags-on-inat/84765 "2026-10-03T01:37:19Z")
The Webster dictionary defines spam as: :unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as emails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places https:/… --- ## [What exactly is a "teneral"?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-exactly-is-a-teneral/86190)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Corixa](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/DJ_Corixa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-exactly-is-a-teneral/86190 "2026-10-02T11:39:12Z")
I understand that a teneral is an insect that has recently molted, and is distinguished by being soft and pale. However, I only see the term regularly applied to a few taxa, usually Odonata. On iNat the “teneral” life st… --- ## [How to announce a public BioBlitz event to other local Ambassadors?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-announce-a-public-bioblitz-event-to-other-local-ambassadors/86204)
**Author:** [@hila](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/hila)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-announce-a-public-bioblitz-event-to-other-local-ambassadors/86204 "2026-10-01T20:44:34Z")
Hi, I have a BioBlitz date and project and would like to contact local iNat Ambassadors in case they would like to join us that day. How do I do that? Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve: Wildlife Celebration BioBlitz Near… --- ## [Small things you enjoy](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/small-things-you-enjoy/86193)
**Author:** [@antsbyleo](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/antsbyleo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/small-things-you-enjoy/86193 "2026-10-01T19:05:07Z")
This post came to me after my trip into Austin the other day to search for the Tropical Fire Ant Solenopsis geminata. Seeing it surviving on it’s own would have given me some satisfaction, but in fact I saw 4-7 young col… --- ## [Originator can't delete a vacant (erroneous) taxon](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/originator-cant-delete-a-vacant-erroneous-taxon/86232)
**Author:** [@gcwarbler](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/gcwarbler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/originator-cant-delete-a-vacant-erroneous-taxon/86232 "2026-10-01T14:27:52Z")
In a flag for the misspelled taxon “Clemensia ludovici”, I suggested that it could now be deleted, but the originator indicates that action can’t be done because, “You can only delete taxa you created that aren’t associa… --- ## ["Construction" as evidence of presence for molluscs](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/construction-as-evidence-of-presence-for-molluscs/86033)
**Author:** [@ben\_travaglini](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/ben_travaglini)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/construction-as-evidence-of-presence-for-molluscs/86033 "2026-10-01T05:32:19Z")
There are, as of writing, 12,341 observations of molluscs annotated as having evidence of constructions. The vast majority use the annotation incorrectly, where users think that shells count as constructions. I don’t wa… --- ## [Has anyone made their own dead cat microphone cover for a phone recording?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/has-anyone-made-their-own-dead-cat-microphone-cover-for-a-phone-recording/86163)
**Author:** [@lindajwilson](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/lindajwilson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/has-anyone-made-their-own-dead-cat-microphone-cover-for-a-phone-recording/86163 "2026-10-01T00:16:23Z")
A dead cat is the name for a microphone cover that deadens the sound of wind. They’re usually very furry, hence the name. :) I’ve looked around the internet and not had any luck buying one that seems to suit what I need… --- ## [Best way to upload observations of large groups](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/best-way-to-upload-observations-of-large-groups/86159)
**Author:** [@raingerr](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/raingerr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/best-way-to-upload-observations-of-large-groups/86159 "2026-09-30T21:29:12Z")
Hi! Earlier today I took various photos of a large gathering of caterpillars I witnessed on a hike. I have photos from two different areas where I found them and I have shots of both individuals and large groups of them… --- ## [Question about starting a project for my school](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/question-about-starting-a-project-for-my-school/85938)
**Author:** [@tillsmissingpencil](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tillsmissingpencil)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/question-about-starting-a-project-for-my-school/85938 "2026-09-30T17:53:38Z")
I’m hoping to make a project for my school to contribute to, but most of the students don’t have iNat and I don’t know how many are willing to download it. Would it be possible for one student to have an account and then… --- ## [Ichthyosaura alpestris montenegrina is it real?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/ichthyosaura-alpestris-montenegrina-is-it-real/86100)
**Author:** [@azarovaana](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/azarovaana)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/ichthyosaura-alpestris-montenegrina-is-it-real/86100 "2026-09-29T16:27:42Z")
Hello guys! I couldn’t find any photos or drawings of this creature except for this one. What are the differences between Ichthyosaura alpestris serdarus or montenegrinus (Radovanović, 1951) and other Alpine newts? A… --- ## [Adding extra space around places?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/adding-extra-space-around-places/86013)
**Author:** [@clightowler](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/clightowler)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/adding-extra-space-around-places/86013 "2026-09-28T22:15:36Z")
I’m defining a place that’s based on a piece of land owned by a local organization. If I put the border of the place exactly on the property line, some observation very close to the edge get missed because of the accurac… --- ## [What organism/plant/fungi/other creature are you scared of?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-organism-plant-fungi-other-creature-are-you-scared-of/84345)
**Author:** [@tlee6552](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tlee6552)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-organism-plant-fungi-other-creature-are-you-scared-of/84345 "2026-09-27T17:50:57Z")
Out of all of them, poison ivy is the scariest to me. It looks a lot like a normal plant, and I heard it can last a YEAR, which is long compared to mosquito bites. Edit: Thank you for clarifying that they don’t usually … --- ## [Will Leopardus tilcayo be added?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/will-leopardus-tilcayo-be-added/85588)
**Author:** [@necrologist](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/necrologist)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/will-leopardus-tilcayo-be-added/85588 "2026-09-27T17:02:47Z")
This is not really a pressing question, I am just curious about how new species are added to iNat. Will the new cat species Leopardus tilcayo be added to the site? How will it work? Does someone have to submit an observa… --- ## [Should I add coarser ID to an observation containing disagreeing IDs?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/should-i-add-coarser-id-to-an-observation-containing-disagreeing-ids/85816)
**Author:** [@natbunn](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/natbunn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/should-i-add-coarser-id-to-an-observation-containing-disagreeing-ids/85816 "2026-09-26T22:22:20Z")
Hello! I’m relatively new to iNat and 90% of the time I only use it to post observations and wait for other people to ID for me. I’ve started identification just recently for Unknowns as an exercise, but I’m very much st… --- ## [Using iNaturalist data and licensing issues](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/using-inaturalist-data-and-licensing-issues/79396)
**Author:** [@Beesknees](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/Beesknees)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 5:03am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/using-inaturalist-data-and-licensing-issues/79396 "2026-05-27T05:03:42Z")
Hey! I recently updated the licensing on my observations to be fit for non-commercial use, so I’m still new to licensing. I was wondering what constitues prohibited by law use of unlicensed iNat data. Suppose I’m resear… --- ## [Is making a silly casual project okay?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-making-a-silly-casual-project-okay/85923)
**Author:** [@dogtrousers](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/dogtrousers)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/is-making-a-silly-casual-project-okay/85923 "2026-09-26T21:01:56Z")
Hi all, very new user here. I’m a father of two. I made a collection project for all observations by our family. I notice most of the other projects I come across are quite a bit more professional/official looking. … --- ## [Can I see all posts I ever made on the forum in on place and if so how?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-see-all-posts-i-ever-made-on-the-forum-in-on-place-and-if-so-how/85932)
**Author:** [@aaravmishra](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/aaravmishra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/can-i-see-all-posts-i-ever-made-on-the-forum-in-on-place-and-if-so-how/85932 "2026-09-26T07:12:30Z")
thanks in advance, I think the title explains it. --- ## [Searching by observation field](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/searching-by-observation-field/85845)
**Author:** [@z\_tarble](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/z_tarble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/searching-by-observation-field/85845 "2026-09-24T22:18:49Z")
Hello! I’m looking to find a record of any insect that visits my plant of interest. Is there a way to search for this? So far I’ve tried filtering using the observation field but that only pulls up my observations. I kno… --- ## [People sharing apps/extensions/websites that use iNat data, or are for use with iNat - thoughts?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/people-sharing-apps-extensions-websites-that-use-inat-data-or-are-for-use-with-inat-thoughts/77802)
**Author:** [@tiwane](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/tiwane)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/people-sharing-apps-extensions-websites-that-use-inat-data-or-are-for-use-with-inat-thoughts/77802 "2026-09-24T20:12:06Z")
We’ve seen an uptick in forum posts by people who have written software that interacts with iNaturalist in one way or another. Some examples: web apps that allow people to access certain data that aren’t readily availa… --- ## [What is the policy on photos of children doing school projects?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-the-policy-on-photos-of-children-doing-school-projects/85834)
**Author:** [@taylorse](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/taylorse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/what-is-the-policy-on-photos-of-children-doing-school-projects/85834 "2026-09-24T18:57:17Z")
I have tried to search for this, but I haven’t been able to find a clear answer. There are some schools in my area that have projects in September where they post hundreds or thousands of observations, usually without l… --- ## [Are there any places to save and search landscape photos?](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/are-there-any-places-to-save-and-search-landscape-photos/85824)
**Author:** [@valentinkempf](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/valentinkempf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/are-there-any-places-to-save-and-search-landscape-photos/85824 "2026-09-24T18:26:13Z")
Recently I have made a bunch of landscape photos to document the impacts of a wildfire that happened close to where I live. Now I’m wondering if there is any place on the internet, where you can save and aggregate landsc… --- ## [iNaturalist's vision model API for a project](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inaturalists-vision-model-api-for-a-project/85831)
**Author:** [@kvaldemarin](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/kvaldemarin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/inaturalists-vision-model-api-for-a-project/85831 "2026-09-24T17:24:01Z")
I am a botanist and professor researcher working with Neotropical plants, mainly Myrtaceae (especially Eugenia) in Brazil. I am developing a project to test the accuracy of different automated plant identification tools … --- ## [How to specify location information for underwater images](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-specify-location-information-for-underwater-images/85792)
**Author:** [@taxono-my](https://forum.inaturalist.org/u/taxono-my)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-specify-location-information-for-underwater-images/85792 "2026-09-24T14:38:58Z")
I have a collection of many thousands of underwater images of fishes (and other organisms to be dealt with later). As iNaturalist is heavily biased by what people image with their phones (plants, bugs) I thought it might… [Next page](https://forum.inaturalist.org/tag/question/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=question)