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The Appearance of Common Forensic Flies
There are a dozens of species of flies that may lay their eggs or larvae on a dead body. Each of these species will develop at a different rate depending on environmental conditions; especially...
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Holy Jumping Maggots!!
The Cheese-skipper fly Piophila casei This is one of those posts that is very focused but may be good for a laugh or squirm for your readers. I have written previous posts on forensic entomologists...
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The Color of Fly Puparia
I’ve written before about maggots and how Forensic Entomologists use insect evidence in murder cases. Once maggots are done feeding on a body they will enter a pre-pupal or wandering phase and migrate...
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Fly Specks and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
The Flesh-fly One of the challenges for any bloodstain pattern analyst is determining the origin or source of a bloodstain pattern. Many bloodstain patterns associated with violent acts are the result...
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Interview with Forensic Geologist Jim Reed
I have a special treat for you today F4F readers. Jim Reed is currently the Director of Research & Development for RockWare Incorporated, a geological software company based in Golden, Colorado...
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What the Heck is Entomotoxicology?
The House fly I’ve written before about the role of the forensic entomologist in death investigations. These professionals can provide critical information regarding the time since colonization and...
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