There are a number of methods you can use. Plant lots of nectar rich flowers, Nicotiana, Valerian, Sedums etc these attract lots of different insects, hover flies, Bees wasps, moths and butterflies.
Also you can use a sugar solution to attract certain species and placed unobtrusively near flowers is'nt too obvious.
Watch a particular clump of flowers which are really attarctive and set your camera up on a tripod pre focused, with all your settings in advance. Use your remote control to fire the shutter when the insects visit, this way any movement does'nt scare the blighters away. I get a a good hit rate this way.
With Moths try breeding some of the commoner species, Puss moth, Buff Tip, etc. The British Hawk Moths are particularly rewarding and very spectacular in all their stages. The Imago's are brilliant and will stay put, putting up with lots of moving around if you want a good angle.
Most important element though and you need it in abundance is patience!!
Remember all insects are living things however you may feel about some species,( I have an overiding fear of Earwigs) and they should never be put in the fridge, kept in boxes indoors under stress etc.
Good hunting.
Nogbad
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