The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Diversity and taxonomy of forensically significant Calliphoridae - p. 21 3. Chapter 3. Life histories of Calliphoridae - p. 41 4. Chapter 4. Evolution of Calliphoridae - p. 65 5. Chapter 5. Blow fly genetics - p. 81 6. Chapter 6. Larval adaptations - p. 109 7. Chapter 7. Reproductive behavioral strategies of necrophagous Calliphoridae - p. 131 8. Chapter 8. Temperature influences - p. 145 9. Chapter 9. Decomposition ecology - p. 159 10. Chapter 10. Community succession - p. 177 11. Chapter 11. Calliphoridae in case studies - p. 187 12. Chapter 12. Calliphoridae in facultative myiasis - p. 205 13. Chapter 13. Microbiomes of Calliphoridae - p. 231 14. Chapter 14. Pattern evidence produced by Calliphoridae - p. 247 15. Index - p. 269
The Calliphoridae of Forensic Significance offers a focused and in-depth discussion on the biology, ecology, and behavior of blow flies relevant to medico-legal entomology in North America. Moving from introductory information to advanced applications, this book covers recent developments, current challenges, and research needs for the calliphorids most relevant to forensic entomology and how these topics can influence the use of these insects in the court of law. The book will be useful for students enrolled in forensic entomology, biological forensics, forensic anthropology, and related course work, as well as attorneys and law enforcement that utilize entomological evidence in casework.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. Diversity and taxonomy of forensically significant Calliphoridae - p. 21 3. Chapter 3. Life histories of Calliphoridae - p. 41 4. Chapter 4. Evolution of Calliphoridae - p. 65 5. Chapter 5. Blow fly genetics - p. 81 6. Chapter 6. Larval adaptations - p. 109 7. Chapter 7. Reproductive behavioral strategies of necrophagous Calliphoridae - p. 131 8. Chapter 8. Temperature influences - p. 145 9. Chapter 9. Decomposition ecology - p. 159 10. Chapter 10. Community succession - p. 177 11. Chapter 11. Calliphoridae in case studies - p. 187 12. Chapter 12. Calliphoridae in facultative myiasis - p. 205 13. Chapter 13. Microbiomes of Calliphoridae - p. 231 14. Chapter 14. Pattern evidence produced by Calliphoridae - p. 247 15. Index - p. 269
