Integration of infrared spectroscopy and forensic entomology: a review of three research directions

R Zhang, Y Wang - Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The advantages demonstrated by infrared spectroscopy (IR) in forensic science and
entomology have aroused the interest of forensic entomologists and it has become a …

Variations in cuticular hydrocarbons of Calliphora vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) empty puparia: Insights for estimating late postmortem intervals

S Sharif, C Wunder, J Amendt, A Qamar - International Journal of Legal …, 2024 - Springer
Necrophagous flies, particularly blowflies, serve as vital indicators in forensic entomology
and ecological studies, contributing to minimum postmortem interval estimations and …

Degradation dynamics of cuticular hydrocarbons of empty puparia in forensically important blow fly Lucilia sericata in soil and under room conditions: Insights and …

S Sharif, C Wunder, MK Khan, J Amendt, A Qamar - Forensic Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Empty puparia, remnants of blow fly larvae cuticles, aid in estimating long-term post-mortem
intervals. Assessing alterations in cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) composition provides …

Deciphering the impact of microenvironmental factors on cuticular hydrocarbon degradation in Lucilia sericata empty Puparia: Bridging ecological and forensic …

S Sharif, C Wunder, J Amendt, A Qamar - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Blow flies (Calliphoridae) play essential ecological roles in nutrient recycling by consuming
decaying organic matter. They serve as valuable bioindicators in ecosystem management …

Impact of diapause on the cuticular hydrocarbons and physiological status of Hippodamia variegata

M Khabir, H Izadi, K Mahdian - Journal of Insect Science, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The spotted amber ladybird, Hippodamia variegata (Goeze)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is
known to be a potent predator of aphids, psyllids, whiteflies, mealybugs, and some butterfly …

Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiling of Australian Gonipterini Weevils

JB Johnson - AppliedChem, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cuticular hydrocarbon (CHC) profiling shows promise as a chemotaxonomic tool for
identifying and discriminating between closely related insect species. However, there have …

Cuticular chemical compounds of puparial cases of three forensically important blow flies from Egypt: potential for accurate identification and forensic investigations

EE Zaher, SS Rashed, FA Abdel-Halim… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
The distinct and species-specific chemical compounds found on the insect cuticle have
demonstrated effectiveness in various applications, including species identification …

[PDF][PDF] Diversity in body size, bioacoustic traits, and cuticular hydrocarbon profiles in Isophya autumnalis populations

EK Özdemir, H Sevgili, E Bağdatlı - Journal of Orthoptera Research, 2024 - jor.pensoft.net
This study investigates the variations in body size, bioacoustic traits, and cuticular
hydrocarbon (CHC) profiles in different populations of the bush cricket species Isophya …

Impact of diapause on the cuticular hydrocarbons and certain physiological characteristics of the spotted amber ladybeetle, Hippodamia variegata

M Khabir, H Izadi, K Mahdian - 2023 - researchsquare.com
The spotted amber ladybird, Hippodamia variegata (Goeze)(Col.: Coccinellidae), is known
to be a potent predator of aphids, psyllids, whiteflies, mealybugs, and some butterfly species …

Cuticular chemical composition as a tool for the identification of puparial cases of some forensically important Egyptian blow flies

EE Zaher, SS Rashed, FA Abdel-Halim… - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Cuticular chemical compounds for many insect species were proven to be unique and
species specific. Because of their uniqueness, analysis of such chemical profiles, especially …