I often select a small area, and then add IDs to a hundred or so of the most recent observations in that area

The large photos are taken on my phone, and the "macros" are taken on a cheap USB microscope

Here's some tips I've come across:

1. Many insects can be bribed into holding still, with honey. I like to smear a bit in a clear container. This has worked best with many wasps, bees, ants, and flies, as well as beetles and even a larval lacewing.
2. More insects tend to come out on warm sunny days. When its cold or rainy, there are fewer insects about, but those you do find will move slower
3. Interesting springtails can be found most reliably on duckweed, pondside mud, and riverbanks
4. To get the best pictures on my phone, I use the BlackmagicCam app. This lets me focus the camera manually to the highest setting, instead of relying on autofocus. I then take a video, take screenshots of the clearest frames, and crop out the user interface... there's definitely a better way of doing this
5. The iNaturalist mobile app is not kind to tall photos. When a user goes to view the observation, the top and bottom will be missing, and the middle a blurry mess. Wide photos fit better