L11: Forensic Entomology Flashcards
1
Q
What family are the blowflies?
A
Calliphoridae
2
Q
How many instars do blowflies have?
A
3
3
Q
What is the hardened larval skin that encloses pupa in some insects?
A
Puparium
4
Q
What are the five stages of decay?
A
Fresh, Bloated, Decay, Post-decay, Skeletal
5
Q
What does ADD mean?
A
Accumulated Degree Days
6
Q
What does ADH mean?
A
Accumulated Degree Hours
7
Q
What do the development rates depend on?
A
Species, weather, condition
8
Q
How much does pest control of termites cost the USA per year?
A
$2 billion
9
Q
What does xylophagous mean?
A
Feeding on or boring into wood
