Background: The timing of wounds production is a significant issue in forensic pathology.
Although various methods have been evaluated, obtaining an accurate dating of lesions is …

Hyperspectral and multispectral imaging (HSI and MSI, respectively) are well-known
imaging techniques that have their origin in remote sensing. Nevertheless, the versatility of …

Forensic entomology is the branch of forensic science that is related to using arthropod
specimens found in legal issues. Fly maggots are one of crucial pieces of evidence that can …

Chrysomya pinguis (Walker)(Diptera: Calliphoridae) is an endemic Asiatic blow fly species
of forensic importance. Chrysomya pinguis is one of the first species to colonize a corpse …

A most precise determination of the postmortem interval (PMI) is a crucial aspect in forensic
casework. Although there are diverse approaches available to date, the high heterogeneity …

Cereal-feeding beetles are a major risk for cereal crop maintenance. Cereal weevils such as
Sitophilus oryzae have symbiotic intracellular bacteria that provide essential aromatic amino …

In forensic entomology, the presence of insects aids investigations by helping to understand
the time since death. Insects are the first organisms that colonize and decompose the …

Muscina stabulans (Fallén 1817) is a disease vector and a species of forensic value,
particularly in the case of buried bodies. In this study, M. stabulans was reared under a total …

Forensic entomology aids investigations using insects and is primarily associated with the
estimation of post‐mortem interval (PMI). Studies have shown that human DNA can be …

Necrophagous insects play an important role in decomposition and nutrient recycling of
decomposing vertebrates. Ecological studies of carrion-associated beetles enhance forensic …