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How insects react to the cold. (why 'chilling' insects to obtain a photograph does not interfere with their natural, ecological process of survival)

From: PSA Journal  |  Date: 3/1/1994  |  Author: Meyer, Gladys L.

For those photographers who have felt squeamish or revolted about chilling an insect so it would not crawl, flutter or fly off a setup before it could be photographed, please read this article so you will know you are really following the natural abilities inborn in these creatures!

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