Butterfly Encyclopedia Help

[StuartDH]

We're currently putting together more info for the butterfly encyclopedia, and we could you really do with some help to add a lot more detail to each of the species. If you can spare a few moments, please take a look at the list and fill in any gaps where you find then (there are quite a few at the moment ).

To edit a particular species, simply click on its title to view its full page, then click on the 'edit' tab at the bottom of the screen.

The complete butterflies list can be found at:

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/li...h-butterflies/

Thanks

Stu

[glsammy]

I was going to fill a few in, but it won't let me. It says I need to register.. .

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by glsammy

I was going to fill a few in, but it won't let me. It says I need to register.. .

I was just curious so went to have a look and you are right Graham,there is only a link to register and no button to edit>I am no expert so doubt I will be able to contribute but you never know I might find one that needs a pic and description and I can do my bit

[StuartDH]

Looks like I needed to still make a couple of changes to the permissions - could you give it another try and see if you can edit them now.

Stu

[Tiggrx]

Originally Posted by StuartDH

Looks like I needed to still make a couple of changes to the permissions - could you give it another try and see if you can edit them now.

Stu

works okay for me

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by StuartDH

Looks like I needed to still make a couple of changes to the permissions - could you give it another try and see if you can edit them now.

Stu

No problem now Stu. The edit button has magically appeared!

[StuartDH]

Originally Posted by cherrybee

I am no expert so doubt I will be able to contribute but you never know I might find one that needs a pic and description and I can do my bit

There's no need to be an expert cherrybee, you can grab the info from books, websites, the forums etc, and as long as it's written in your own words there shouldn't be any issue with copyright.

Almost everything that goes into the encyclopedia is fact, so it's just a case of finding the facts and filling in the boxes.

If you get anything wrong along the way, other members can add/edit the content so it will naturally correct itself and stay up-to-date.

Stu

[cherrybee]

Ah I have worked out how.You need to click the name of the Butterfly and at bottom of page it has an edit tab.Not to clear how to edit Stuart perhaps we need instructions
Havent worked out how to add others that may need listing tho.

ammendment found out how to Add.Takes me a while but I got there in the end

[StuartDH]

Hi cb,

You should be able to see a couple of instruction boxes in the right column of the butterfly pages. Let me know if it doesn't show up and I'll see if I've left something out of the page's template.

Stu

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by StuartDH

Hi cb,

You should be able to see a couple of instruction boxes in the right column of the butterfly pages. Let me know if it doesn't show up and I'll see if I've left something out of the page's template.

Stu

Yes I see those but when I hover the only link that seems to be working is register.The symbol of a pencil which I thought would work doesnt nor does the plus one

Edit: Am I stupid or what hehehe.I already found how to edit the various butterflies but just could not work out how to add one.Not that I have one but never mind.I thought the buttons were the link
I then went to the add box and it says there to click here to add to the mammel list.Mind you that was slightly confusing.Of course when I clicked that lo and behold there was all the different species and the means to add etc. I am a daft so and so sometimes but I do get there in the end

[otter]

Originally Posted by cherrybee

Yes I see those but when I hover the only link that seems to be working is register.The symbol of a pencil which I thought would work doesnt nor does the plus one

Edit: Am I stupid or what hehehe.I already found how to edit the various butterflies but just could not work out how to add one.Not that I have one but never mind.I thought the buttons were the link
I then went to the add box and it says there to click here to add to the mammel list.Mind you that was slightly confusing.Of course when I clicked that lo and behold there was all the different species and the means to add etc. I am a daft so and so sometimes but I do get there in the end

I can't add one either cherrybee the add button isn't working.

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by otter

I can't add one either cherrybee the add button isn't working.

Glad I am not the only one that assumed that the + button was what you have to press but look further down where it says to click to add to mammels and the page comes up to be able to add to drop down lists for various stuff

[cherrybee]

I found a little info on the Wall Brown not much but added to it so I have now got the hang of it

[Tinkerbell]

Welcome - otter - and thanks for your contribution so far (plenty to read on the Clouded Yellow). And to you, cherrybee, for doing some editing.

I hope you'll find it as satisfying as I do - I love pulling together information and then building up a text 'picture' on the A - Z. All my own work!

Carry on compiling.

Tink

[StuartDH]

Originally Posted by otter

I can't add one either cherrybee the add button isn't working.

Hi Otter,

The add graphic was meant to be graphic, rather than a button, but I've made it into a button now. You should also be able to use the links at the bottom of the 'Add a ...' box in the right column, and there's another one in the left-hand column under 'create content'

Stu

[otter]

Originally Posted by StuartDH

Hi Otter,

The add graphic was meant to be graphic, rather than a button, but I've made it into a button now. You should also be able to use the links at the bottom of the 'Add a ...' box in the right column, and there's another one in the left-hand column under 'create content'

Stu

That's excellent Stu...I added a little content for the Dark green fritillary and now off to add an entry for the Pale clouded yellow

[otter]

Hello there, just noticed this thread...how nice that you can help contribute to the site, I'm new you see and I have plenty of free time today ...just had a go at the clouded yellow entry, hope it's ok, I'm afraid I don't have a photo though.

Just noticed that you don't have an entry at all in the list for the Pale clouded yellow (Colias hyale) which is simmilar to Berger's clouded yellow but the male of the Berger's has a deeper lemon shade.

[StuartDH]

Originally Posted by otter

Hello there, just noticed this thread...how nice that you can help contribute to the site, I'm new you see and I have plenty of free time today ...just had a go at the clouded yellow entry, hope it's ok, I'm afraid I don't have a photo though.

Hi Otter,

Thanks for helping out.

As much as possible, we try to make this everyone's site, with the facility for all members to help shape and develop the webpages - so it ultimately becomes the type of resource that you want to use.

I've just added a clouded yellow pic to your details

Cheers

Stu

[StuartDH]

Forgot, to mention...you can also add new entries by clicking in the link in the right column's 'Add a New Butterfly' box

[tonybloke]

I don't know if this is the sort of info you are after, but, As a younyster i was told that the Red Admiral was named so because a Naval Admiral wears a Red Sash, diagonaly, reminiscent of the diagonal stripe on the butterfly! rgds, tony