STAGES OF DECOMPOSITION (ENTOMOLOGIST POV) Flashcards
1
Q
Fresh stage:
A
Intestinal bacteria create smells that attract the first wave of insects to a decaying body.
2
Q
Bloated Stage
A
escaping gasses can serve as odor cues for flies to seek the body as a place to lay their eggs
3
Q
Decay Stage
A
Blow and flesh flys have formed large feeding (maggots masses)
Predaceous Beetles start to arrive
Blow and Flesh flies after this stage leave
4
Q
Post Decay
A
Most insect activity is related with beetles that prefer dry remains
some specific flies may still be present
5
Q
Skeletal Remains Stage
A
MOSTLY MOTHS
Very few insects feed on the remains
Mites are present
