Simple Summary The post-mortem interval of human cadavers may be estimated based on
insect evidence. In order to identify scientific challenges that pertain to these estimations, I …

The mass rearing of insects as animal feed is a new and rapidly growing component of
circular agriculture, which offers the opportunity to develop it in such a way that it promotes …

Measuring temperature is a key factor in forensic entomology. While noting factors to
consider for a posteriori temperature estimation, many studies lack detailed methods or …

Organismal behavior, with its tremendous complexity and diversity, is generated by
numerous physiological systems acting in coordination. Understanding how these systems …

Simple Summary Among the investigative questions to define the temporal frame of a
criminal event, the time since death plays a fundamental role. After death, the body goes …

Larvae of several blowfly species grow on carcasses and actively aggregate together. They
face harsh developmental conditions resulting in a strong pressure to reduce development …

Necrophagous insects are mostly known through forensic entomology. Indeed, experimental
data investigating the effect of temperature on larval development underlies post-mortem …

The decomposition of vertebrates is controlled largely by external temperature, yet internal
temperatures can also play an important role but are generally poorly documented. In this …

The large-scale insect rearing sector is expected to grow significantly in the next few years,
with Hermetia illucens L.(black soldier fly, BSF) playing a pivotal role. As with traditional …

Phenological models representing physiological and behavioral processes of organisms are
used to study, predict, and optimize management of ecological subsystems. One application …