Abstract
This case study demonstrates the importance of the Phorid, Megaselia abdita (Schmitz), as an indicator for post-mortem interval estimation in criminal investigations involving forensic entomology where it is usually the more frequently occurring Calliphorids that are most useful. A case example is discussed where the temperatures were low for the period of time the deceased was missing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 83-84 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Forensic Science International |
Volume | 175 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Diptera
- Entomology
- Feeding Behavior
- Forensic Anthropology
- Humans
- Male
- Postmortem Changes
- Pupa
- Temperature