Forensic Entomology Flashcards
1
Q
What is forensic entomology? How can it help?
A
Study of colonization of a body by bugs, can help determine time since death, and with poaching/abuse/neglect cases
2
Q
What are the stages of colonization? (6)
A
Eggs
1st instar (2-5mm maggots, 1 slit)
2nd instar (10mm, 2 slits)
3rd instar (15-20mm, maggots leave to pupate)
Pupae
Adult
3
Q
What are Accumulated Degree Hours/Days?
A
Mean temp - threshold temp, time-heat unit to estimate decomposition rate and how long since death (post-mortem interval)
4
Q
Why do investigators collect and grow maggots?
A
Growth time can help find PMI
5
Q
What is Myiasis?
A
Colonization of something living (typically a neglect case, whether of personal health or a child/animal)
