Among the insects which are typically considered of forensic interest, the family Piophilidae
(Diptera) is frequently cited because of its common occurrence on carcasses in different …

Decomposition is degradation process of a corpse into basic respective constituents
macroscopically and microscopically by action of microorganisms, arthropods and …

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science. Recent efforts
in the field bridge multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, microbiology, chemistry …

Flesh flies are insects of forensic importance as the larvae associated with human remains
can be used to estimate a minimum post-mortem interval (PMI min) in most cases. And …

Generations of entomologists have realized that not only the flies, but also the beetles found
on corpses tell a story. Beetles are tends to be associated with the later stages of …

Objective To study the occurrence of insects fauna obtained in a semi forested area in
Malaysia using the carcass of the monkey Macaca fascicularis, Raffles, and to compared the …

Decomposing carrion provides a temporary microhabitat and food source for a distinct
community of organisms. Arthropods constitute a major part of this community and can be …

Insects typically are the first organisms to discover a body after death. They are capable of
arriving at and colonizing within minutes of the victim's final breath (Anderson and …

There is accumulating evidence that criminals wrap dead bodies in an attempt to conceal
evidence. To anticipate the forensic implications of this phenomenon, we examined whether …

Preliminary study of insects associated to indoor body decay in Colombia. This is the first
report studying insects associated to indoor body decay process of a white pig (Sus …