How many different live insect species should a Scout observe for the observation requirement?

20.

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Why: Scouts observe 20 different live species in their habitat, including at least four orders.

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Answer: 20. Scouts observe 20 different live species in their habitat, including at least four orders.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    Observe 20 different live species of insects in their habitat
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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