[Collecting and rearing necrophagous insects, important in determining date of death, base on the entomological method]

Arch Med Sadowej Kryminol. 2002 Oct-Dec;52(4):343-50.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The entomological method of determining date of death is used in police investigation more frequently. In order for correct determination of this date, the entomologist must correctly collect and rear the necrophagous insects, feeding and breeding on the corpse. Therefore, in this paper, methods of collecting, rearing and preservation of flies, water insects and beetles are described.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cadaver*
  • Entomology* / methods
  • Forensic Anthropology / methods*
  • Forensic Medicine / methods
  • Humans
  • Insecta* / growth & development
  • Larva / growth & development
  • Necrosis
  • Postmortem Changes*
  • Specimen Handling / methods*