CSI Special Insects Unit: Forensic Entomology

Forensic entomology is the study of insects in legal investigations, divided into urban, stored product, and medicolegal areas. Urban entomology deals with insects in human dwellings, while stored product entomology focuses on contamination of goods. Medicolegal entomology, often seen in crime shows, involves analyzing insects at crime scenes to solve violent crimes. Forensic entomologists can estimate time of death by studying insect life stages on a body, using techniques like larval development and species succession. This field plays a crucial role in solving crimes and understanding decomposition processes.

What role do different insect species play in the decomposition process?

Describe the process of larval development in forensic entomology.