Forensic entomology could provide valuable data for the minimum postmortem interval
(PMImin) estimation and other relevant information, such as causes and circumstances of …

Flesh flies comprise a large fly family distributed worldwide that has great importance for
forensic entomology. A robust and updated checklist of Sarcophaginae flies recorded in …

The Muscidae is one of the main dipteran families recognized as important for medico-legal
purposes. Although an association of adult flies with decomposing human and animal …

When a vertebrate carcass begins its decay in terrestrial environments, a succession of
different necrophagous arthropod species, mainly insects, are attracted. Trophic aspects of …

Uma compilação de registros das principais espécies de moscas encontradas em carcaças
e cadáveres na região Neotropical, incluindo o substrato, ambiente e distribuição …

Forensic entomology can be useful to the veterinary professional in cases of animal cruelty.
A main application of forensic entomology is to determine the minimum postmortem interval …

Growing concern over rapid species declines and extinctions has led to considerable
interest in the role of biodiversity for maintaining ecological processes. However, the loss of …

This study aimed at surveying the local calliphorid and sarcophagid species in Maranhão
State (Brazil) to determine their distribution and abundance, as well as the distribution of …

The distribution and habitat preferences of necrophagous Diptera in northeastern Brazil is
poorly known despite the medical and forensic relevance of species in the Families …

Organophosphate use represents one of the main causes of intentional and accidental
poisoning in Brazil. Because they induce alteration in carcass decomposition and …