Simple Summary Forensic entomology concerns the use of insects as evidence in legal
investigations. Many sorts of investigation can benefit from an interpretation of insects …

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 …

Given the growing demands for standardization of procedures for collection, preservation,
and identification of insect specimens, this study aimed to identify how forensic entomology …

Forensic entomology has been developing in Brazil in recent years. In cases where
traditional forensic methods cannot accurately determine the postmortem interval (PMI) …

We report a case of male corpse colonization found inside a residence in the municipality of
Areia, Paraíba, Brazil. The body was found in the gaseous stage of decomposition and was …

Lucilia sericata, the green bottle blowfly, has a long history of clinical use and an excellent
safety record which makes it safe for therapeutic clinical use. In regions where it is naturally …

Surveys of forensically important insects usually rely on sampling adults on baits–which may
not represent the colonizing assemblage on a carcass or cadaver. We investigated the …

Infrared spectroscopy has been gaining prominence in entomology, such as for solving
taxonomic problems, sexing adult specimens, determining the age of immature specimens …

Empirical data on decomposition ecology have long established blowflies (Calliphoridae)
and flesh flies (Sarcophagidae)(Diptera) as the most frequent colonizers of carrion …

This article investigates a critical part of professional careers: adhering to a code of ethics
that defines proper behavior within the context of one's specialized practice. It aims to …