Insects

Insects in general
Something to keep in mind when submitting small creatures: Send multiple images, shot at various angles (top, bottom, front, side), with the creature being the main focus of the image. Some of the best photos for insects in general include: 


 * Dorsal view ( Top of insect)
 * Side view
 * Ventral view (underneath)
 * Close up of the head
 * Close up of antenna
 * Close up of wings
 * Close up of legs
 * Host plant
 * Larvae
 * Mandibles

Butterflies and Moths
Aim for two photos of butterflies, one showing the pattern on the top, one showing the pattern on the bottom. For moths, photos that show the wing pattern best as useful. Keep an eye out in places where there are lots of butterflies and even though you might not be able to get a good photo of the butterfly itself, you might find a lot of caterpillars on the bushes. If you do find caterpillars include a photo of the plant you find them on as it can aid in identification.



Ants, Saw flies, Bees and Wasps
With ants the mandibles and petiole (bit between the head end and the abdomen) are an important aid to identification. It is also useful to include photos of the nest, larvae and prey to help with identification



Grasshoppers
Some extra features that aid in grasshopper ID include:
 * female oviposter side
 * thorax
 * hind wings
 * inner outer markings of hind legs