A new dipteran forensic indicator in buried bodies

Krzysztof Szpila, James G. Voss, Thomas Pape

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    Abstract

    The first breeding records of miltogrammine fleshflies in buried vertebrate carrion are presented. First instars of Eumacronychia persolla Reinhard (Nearctic) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) and Phylloteles pictipennis Loew (Palaearctic) (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) are able to penetrate dry, loose soil and reach deeply buried animal remains, an ability which distinguishes is unique to necrophagous Calyptratae. Their broad geographical distribution, fast location and colonization of carrion, complete development on buried food resources and easy identification make these species useful forensic indicators in buried bodies in dry habitats.

    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftMedical & Veterinary Entomology
    Vol/bind24
    Udgave nummer3
    Sider (fra-til)278-283
    Antal sider6
    ISSN0269-283X
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - sep. 2010

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