Entomology

Question 0

Autolysis

Answer 0

Process of self-digestion (enzymes within the body’s cells begin a chemical breakdown of the cells and tissues)

Question 1

Entomology

Answer 1

The study of insects

Question 2

Putrefaction

Answer 2

More destructive process, caused by bacteria that destroy the body’s tissues

Question 3

Putrefaction bacteria

Answer 3

Come mostly from the intestinal tract of the deceased, but environmental bacteria and yeasts may also contribute
Side effects are the release of gases that attract insects (primarily flies)

Question 4

Forensic Entomology

Answer 4

Study of insects and their relation to a criminal investigation

Question 5

Determined by insects…

Answer 5

• Estimated time of death
• Season of death
• Geographic location

Question 6

Stage development is effected by…?

Answer 6

• Geographical location
• Climate
• Weather conditions

Question 7

Carrion species

Answer 7

• Necrophagous

- Predators

Question 8

Necrophagous

Answer 8

Feed directly on the corpse and parasites of the Necrophagous species - attracted to other animals or insects already feeding on the body

Question 9

Ex. of Necrophagous

Answer 9

• Flies (Diptera)

- Beetles (Coleoptera)

Question 10

Ex. of Predators

Answer 10

• Burying beetles (family silphidae)
• Rove beetles (family staphylinidae)
• Hister beetles (family histeridae)
• ants, bees, and wasps

Question 11

3 ways of collection

Answer 11

• Aerial
• Hand
• Live sampling

Question 12

Aerial collection

Answer 12

Sweep a net back and forth over the decomposing body. Place them in a large jar with ethyl acetate. After a few seconds, move the dead flies with a funnel into a vial of 75% ethyl alcohol

Question 13

Hand collection

Answer 13

Collect a variety of maggots with forceps. Place them in boiling water to stretch them out and fix them.

Question 14

Live collection

Answer 14

Collect 10-15 live maggots of varying sizes and drop them into a foil container.