Ageing a Corpse…
A forensic entomologist is asked to assess the time of death of a body that has been found. To do this, they need to identify the insects that are on the corpse. The insects below were found on the corpse. You need to identify these insects, then work out how long the corpse has been there and where it may have been found...
Ageing a Corpse…
A forensic entomologist is asked to assess the time of death of a body that has been found. To do this, they need to identify the insects that are on the corpse. The insects below were found on the corpse. You need to identify these insects, then work out how long the corpse has been there and where it may have been found...
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Entomologist’s Identification Key Does it have wings?
Does it have wing cases? Is it an adult?
Worm Maggot
Beetle Fly
Does it have a large ‘head’? Does it have yellowish wings?
Blowfly Cheese skipper
Carrion beetle
Dermestid beetle