Making optimal oviposition decisions is especially important for female carrion colonizing
insects whose larvae often depend on ephemeral resources. Optimal oviposition theory …

This chapter discusses the development of ecological theory from the pioneering studies in
plant and animal ecology, to the modern theoretical framework that describes current …

Abstract Female blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) demonstrate site preferences when
ovipositing on carrion. Preference for oviposition sites is believed to reflect the suitability of …

Abstract Blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) are commonly used to estimate the postmortem
interval of unattended death when this interval is greater than 48 hours. This estimate …

Gravid females have numerous factors to take into consideration when choosing to lay eggs.
The number of eggs laid per clutch compared to the number of clutches may impact the …