Forensic Entomology - Insects Solving Crimes
CSI watchers might be familiar with the field of Forensic Entomology, the use of the insects to solve crimes. Find out how entomologists investigate crimes, and learn about some famous cases solved by insects.
The Science of Forensic Entomology
The potential for contributions of entomology to legal investigations has been known for at least 700 years, but only within the last decade or so has entomology been defined as a discrete field of forensic science.
The potential for contributions of entomology to legal investigations has been known for at least 700 years, but only within the last decade or so has entomology been defined as a discrete field of forensic science.
Insects To Solve Crimes
Forensic entomology involves drawing up a census of insect species of forensic interest. These are basically necrophagous diptera, flies that feed on cadavers.
Forensic entomology involves drawing up a census of insect species of forensic interest. These are basically necrophagous diptera, flies that feed on cadavers.