On the species database, there are 2 entries for 'Primrose' - one for 'Primula' and the other 'Primula vulgaris'. You have to select it and go back to Species List before you can see if it’s the right one or not. Similar for other species (eg Polypody – has 3 entries). Perhaps include the Latin name in the list of matching species?
Is it possible to only show Latin name when selecting species, even if common name is searched by user (I presume there is not space to include Latin name). Although no doubt many recorders will not be happy with a Latin name only display (even if they can search common name). Not sure what the solution is here, but I can see that the ambiguity of the common names in the list, as Claire describes above, would be irritating. In the longer term perhaps there could be a pop-up, or additional page, to confirm selection when the common is ambiguous?
From Claire Halpin:
Is it possible to only show Latin name when selecting species, even if common name is searched by user (I presume there is not space to include Latin name). Although no doubt many recorders will not be happy with a Latin name only display (even if they can search common name). Not sure what the solution is here, but I can see that the ambiguity of the common names in the list, as Claire describes above, would be irritating. In the longer term perhaps there could be a pop-up, or additional page, to confirm selection when the common is ambiguous?