Forensic Entomology

The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.

• mutation

• metamorphosis

• puberty

• catabolism

The study of insects is

• anthropology

• pathology

• entomology

• zoology

Term that refers to the larval stage of a fly

• egg

• maggot

• pupa

• adult

Adult flies are attracted to dead bodies because of the odors.

• True

• False

An adult fly emerges from the

• Oviposition (egg laying)

• Pupa

• ​larval mass

• Egg

Wasps arrive after the blowflies because they feed of blowfly larvae and eggs.

• True

• False

The most important specimen collected by a forensic entomologist is:

• the oldest life stage present on the body.

• the number of eggs deposited in the body

• ​the newest life stage present on the body

• the number of flies on the body.

Which represents the normal sequence of decomposition?

• fresh, active decay, dry decay, bloated, advanced decay

• bloated, advanced decay, active decay, dry decay, fresh

• fresh, dry decay, bloated, active decay, advanced decay

• fresh, bloated, active decay, advanced decay, dry decay

This stage results in the remains consisting primarily of bones, some dried skin and cartilage

• Fresh

• Bloat

• Active Decay

• Advanced Decay

• Dry Skeletal

During which stage does the body take on a compressed appearance and give off a powerful odor?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Decay

• Advanced Decay

• Dry Skeletal