期刊
INSECTS
卷 12, 期 4, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/insects12040314
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forensic entomology; carrion insects; development; succession; validation
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Forensic entomology is crucial in estimating the post-mortem interval of human cadavers. Research on the development and succession of carrion insects, thermogenesis in aggregations of their larvae, and error rates of PMI estimation protocols are key areas to focus on to improve accuracy. Challenges related to education, promotion, and insect evidence collection are also important considerations in advancing this field.
Simple Summary The post-mortem interval of human cadavers may be estimated based on insect evidence. In order to identify scientific challenges that pertain to these estimations, I review forensic entomology literature and conclude that research on the development and succession of carrion insects, thermogenesis on cadavers and the accuracy of PMI estimates are of primary importance to advance this field. During death investigations insects are used mostly to estimate the post-mortem interval (PMI). These estimates are only as good as they are close to the true PMI. Therefore, the major challenge for forensic entomology is to reduce the estimation inaccuracy. Here, I review literature in this field to identify research areas that may contribute to the increase in the accuracy of PMI estimation. I conclude that research on the development and succession of carrion insects, thermogenesis in aggregations of their larvae and error rates of the PMI estimation protocols should be prioritized. Challenges of educational and promotional nature are discussed as well, particularly in relation to the collection of insect evidence.
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