Forensic Entomology

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Primary purpose of forensic entomology in death investigations

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To calculate the post-mortem interval (PMI)

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Insect that arrives at a corpse within minutes of death

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Blow fly

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What happens immediately after the egg stage in the fly life cycle

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The maggot stage begins

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Effect of 29-33°C (85-90°F) on fly development

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Speeds development

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Pupa stage of fly development

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The maggot transforms into an adult fly

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Where flies typically lay their eggs on a body

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In body openings and open wounds

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Fly species that takes longer to find bodies indoors

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Flesh fly

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Reason forensic entomologists focus on the oldest maggots

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They provide the most accurate PMI

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Fly species that lays live maggots instead of eggs

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Flesh fly

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Environmental factors affecting PMI estimation using insects

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Temperature and Location of the body