Brian Dykstra wanted to catch, photograph, and release bees, wasps, and other insects for identification following net captures in the field without killing them. With help from a colleague he created a Plexiglas container with a slide top and a foam plunger (see picture below). This device is similar to the queen marking cage and plunger used by some in honey bee keeping practices, except this has a square shape and a clear top for ease in quality photography without distortion. This one also has an optional screen slide for the top for collecting pollen with toothpicks. This is an excellent tool for citizen science and school groups.
