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Originally Posted by Rokcet Scientist
Insects will freeze when they, well... freeze!
So freeze 'm with one of them spray cans used to freeze/numb painful wounds. Get one at a drugstore. The insect will sit perfectly still for at least 20 or 30 seconds. As it 'defrosts' it will start moving again.
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There should be a good discussion of ethics of that approach. I remember how the debate raged about refrigerating insects before taking pictures.