Short description Forensic Entomology: An Introduction is a concise introduction to entomology in a forensic context and also a practical guide to collecting entomological samples at the crime scene. Assuming little prior knowledge of biology or entomology, the book provides background information about the procedures carried out by the professional forensic entomologist in order to determine key information about post-mortem interval presented by insect evidence. Illustrated throughout, the book provides students with relevant practical tasks and further reading to enhance understanding of the subject and enable them to gain laboratory skills and a clear understanding of insect life cycles, the identification features of insects and aspects of their ecology. The glossary, photographs and the style of presentation have been designed to assist the novice in gaining understanding and identification easily. Practical tasks are included to support the information being presented and the reader is carefully guided to a clear understanding of the nature and application of forensic entomology.
From the contents List of figures.
List of tables.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1 The breadth of forensic entomology.
2 Identifying flies that are important in forensic entomology.
3 Identifying beetles that are important in forensic entomology.
4 The life cycles of flies and beetles.
5 Sampling at the crime scene.
6 Breeding entomological specimens from the crime scene.
7 Calculating the post mortem interval.
8 Ecology of forensically important flies.
9 Ecology of selected forensically important beetles.
10 The forensic entomologist in court.
11 The role of professional associations for forensic entomologists.
