[HTML][HTML] Advances and Current Status in the Use of Cuticular Hydrocarbons for Forensic Entomology Applications
D Stewart-Yates, GL Maker, S D'Errico, PA Magni - Insects, 2025 - mdpi.com
Cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) are long-chain lipids found on the exoskeletons of insects,
serving primarily as a protective barrier against water loss and environmental factors. In the …
serving primarily as a protective barrier against water loss and environmental factors. In the …
Variations in cuticular hydrocarbons of Calliphora vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) empty puparia: Insights for estimating late postmortem intervals
Necrophagous flies, particularly blowflies, serve as vital indicators in forensic entomology
and ecological studies, contributing to minimum postmortem interval estimations and …
and ecological studies, contributing to minimum postmortem interval estimations and …
Forensic and ecological significance of necrophagous insects: Insights from animal carcasses, human cadavers, and myiasis patients
Necrophagous insects, including flies and beetles, play pivotal roles in decomposition,
ecology, and forensics. Their diversity and activities vary across environments, necessitating …
ecology, and forensics. Their diversity and activities vary across environments, necessitating …
Deciphering the impact of microenvironmental factors on cuticular hydrocarbon degradation in Lucilia sericata empty Puparia: Bridging ecological and forensic …
Blow flies (Calliphoridae) play essential ecological roles in nutrient recycling by consuming
decaying organic matter. They serve as valuable bioindicators in ecosystem management …
decaying organic matter. They serve as valuable bioindicators in ecosystem management …