Simple Summary In forensic entomology, insects are used to estimate the time since death
and to answer other investigative questions, such as determining if the body was moved …

Necrophagous blowflies can provide an excellent source of evidence for forensic
entomologists and are also relevant to problems in public health, medicine, and animal …

On 16 July 2015, a body of a 64-year-old man in advanced decomposition was found in an
open area of the suburb of Śrem (western Poland). Postmortem interval (PMI) was estimated …

Suicide by hanging is one of the most common causes of death, worldwide. Therefore,
studies of insects associated with hanging cadavers are important for developing …

In forensic entomology practice, species identification is a prerequisite for any further
analysis of collected material. Although morphology-based taxonomy may be hindered by a …

Simple Summary Insects are frequently attracted to animal and human cadavers, usually in
large numbers. The practice of forensic entomology can utilize information regarding the …

Objective: Lead toxicity is a common health problem worldwide. It is usually occupational but
sometime non-occupational toxicities are reported. Opium-related lead toxicity has been …

Piophilidae are a small family of Diptera with a worldwide distribution and which are
historically associated with human activities. In addition to their economic importance …

Species identification plays an important role in forensic entomology and is mandatory for an
accurate calculation of the minimum post-mortem interval. Many important Diptera and …

Larvae of holometabolic insects evolved different crawling strategies depending on the
presence or absence of larval legs or life style. A rather unusual mode of locomotion has …