Stages of Death
What are the two main insects that show up first on a corpse?
Flies and Beetles
Agriculture, public health, and natural resources managment
What is the definition of Forensic Entomology?
study of insects associated with that of a human corpse in an effort to elapse the time since death and help in legal investigation
At what stage of death does a larva show up?
Bloated
True or False: Pig carcasses are never used in forensic entomology
False
What is the setting of a forensic entomologist?
Most forensic entomologists work in an academic setting. They teach students, maintain a research program, and write papers for publication.
What is some information we can get from insects revealing the decomposition stage?
Time of Death, How Long the Corpse has been there, The date
What are the three main types of forensic entomology?
Stored-product forensic entomology, urban forensic entomology, and the famous (or infamous) medicolegal forensic entomology
Years that it takes to be a Forensic Entomologist
What is Seven to Nine Years
What influences the decomposition stage?
Temperature, Weather, Clothed or Unclothed, and Chemical Exposure
Who invented forensic entomology?
Reinhard and Hofmann in the late 1800's
What schooling would have to get to become a forensic entomology education and training?
A degree in biology or other natural sciences: Depending on the job, a bachelor's in biology or a related field might suffice, although many entomologists have spent years studying entomology at the undergraduate, graduate, and even doctoral levels.
What is the name of the 5 stages of decomposition?
1) Fresh
2) Bloated
3)Active Decay
4) Decay
5) Remains
Why is forensic entomology important?
By studying the insect population and the developing larval stages, forensic scientists can estimate the postmortem index, any change in position of the corpse as well as the cause of death.
What is the responsibility of a forensic entomologist?