Insects are best photographed at midday when the insects are more active.

I think that statement is true. Most of the insects rely on sun light in order to functions. Beside that, the light gave a better vision for the camera, allowing you to capture every movement from the insects, which is very hard to do in night time unless you had a really high end camera

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