More butterflies? Really? Yep.

[Overread]

ringlights are overrated - a flash located right above the bug (and alittle bit back toward the camera so that it lights the face of the shot) gives a surprisingly good level of lighting

 

[Arkanjel Imaging]

Overrated? Hmmm, I think over-priced migt be a better adj. You can get a simiar effect but its no replacement IMO.

 

[Overread]

True but remember a ringflash is going to give you circular reflections on your subject - ok for butterflies they are not too shiny, but anything shiny will show them up. I know a few macro shooters who will tape over sections of the ringflash to lose this effect

 

[Arkanjel Imaging]

True but remember a ringflash is going to give you circular reflections on your subject - ok for butterflies they are not too shiny, but anything shiny will show them up. I know a few macro shooters who will tape over sections of the ringflash to lose this effect

I could see how blocking the horizon section could be helpful.

Im a big fan of them for portraits too.