Strange as it may seem, many "professional bug shooters", shoot dead bugs pinned in place. Makes it easy to get the pose, background, and the lighting just right. Graywolf
An entomologist told me the best way to photograph flying bugs is first to put the bug in the freezer for a minute or so. They... cool down for a while. In the field, there is a gas that can be used for the same purpose.
I have a rant on that on my website -
http://www.markcassino.com/essays/bfa.htm
You won't get a shot that shows the real behavior (not to mention aerodynamics) of an insect by chilling it.
http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/insects/0210i01.htm .
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