This study focused on comparing between dipteran fauna recovered from small mice (Mus
musculus Linnaeus, 1758) and albino rat (Rattus norvegicus Berkenhout, 1769) carcasses …

The use forensic entomology within clandestine gravesite excavations can provide valuable
information for a medicolegal death investigation. Insect evidence can provide an estimate …

Background In the current study, 23 species within 18 genera and 13 families of order
Diptera were taxonomically studied. These members were collected from, on, in, around and …

Abstract The Canadian Diptera fauna is updated. Numbers of species currently known from
Canada, total Barcode Index Numbers (BINs), and estimated numbers of undescribed or …

This study examined pig carcasses buried at two different depths, 30 and 60 cm, to
determine if insects were able to colonize buried carcasses, when they arrive at each depth …

Forensic entomology has been developing globally for decades. Despite this discipline
being used in criminal investigations around the world, only a few controlled studies have …

The black blow fly, Phormia regina (Meigen)(Diptera: Calliphoridae) is one of the most
abundant carrion flies in North America. Calliphorids are important in agriculture and animal …

Simple Summary Fly families such as Calliphoridae and Muscidae contribute to the
decomposition of cadavers and play an important role in courtroom proceedings, in part …

Background Lucilia cuprina and L. sericata (family Calliphoridae) are globally significant
ectoparasites of sheep. Current literature suggests that only one of these blowfly …

Background Forensic entomology is an increasing area of research, focuses on the violent
crime, and deals with the necrophagous-feeding insects that typically decompose …