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Forensic entomology

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Lucilia sericata
species of insect
forensic entomology
application of insect and other arthropod biology to forensics
Wohlfahrtia magnifica
species of insect
Necrodes littoralis
species of insect
Hydrotaea
Hydrotaea is a genus of insects in the housefly family, Muscidae. They occur in most regions of the world but are more populous in warmer climates. They are often found on feces in summer months, and are therefore generally found in close proximity to livestock. Among the 130 known species in this genus, one of the most commonly recognized is the dump fly.
Muscina
Muscina is a genus of flies that belongs to the family Muscidae, currently consisting of 27 species. They are worldwide in distribution and are frequently found in livestock facilities and outside restrooms. The most common species are M. stabulans (the most widely studied species), M. levida, and M. prolapsa. Muscina flies commonly breed in manure and defecate on food, which has been linked to the spread of some disease and illnesses. The occurrence of Muscina larvae on dead bodies has led to their regular use in forensic investigations, as they may be used to estimate the time of death. Rese
Megaselia scalaris
species of insect
Lucilia mexicana
species of insect
Synthesiomyia nudiseta
species of insect
Sarcophaga africa
taxon, (Wiedemann, 1824) species of sarcophagidae
Calliphora livida
species of insect
Calliphora loewi
species of insect
carrion insect
insects associated with decomposing animal remains
Sarcophaga bullata
species of fly
Nicrophorus pustulatus
species of beetle