Many thanks for your speedy response. I am most appreciative.

you got lucky, Ishran: this beast is quite distinctive, so the angle wasn't a major obstacle in this particular case --but, in general, lateral shots alone are pretty useless for beetle identification, while the straight dorsal is often critical (other angles may help if posted alongside the dorsal habitus but are mostly of minor importance).
also, size data only help if measured in mm, otherwise the field is better left blank

I will try to take dorsal, lateral & frontal shots of those insects I can't identify but it is difficult at times as I do not like bothering them too much when they are trying to make a quick getaway. I will also try to use mm for size ID...
Again, thanks & a pleasant day to you.

i greatly respect your reluctance to intrude, but it's always a tradeoff: the less you interact with the subject, the less are the odds of your getting a good ID.
means less learning for you --and less value for BG (because otherwise your quality photos with advanced IDs would have been of great help to thousands of BG users!)
many contributors collect and put specimens in a freezer for a while to make them more cooperative models, take pictures, and then release. believe me, the harm is minimal [the bugs will be just fine], but the benefits are enormous.
but whatever way you choose, i will gladly help with beetle & bug IDs --just keep them coming.

I will do as you suggested. I am very appreciative of your helpfulness & thank you profusely once more. :)