HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Two species of blowfly emerged, Calliphora vomitoria and Phormia regina. Both are common species that are amongst the first to arrive on a corpse. The oldest stage of Calliphora vomitoria collected was just entering the prepupal stage of the third instar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Large, strong flying, highly mobile flies are typically the first insects to be attracted by the faint aromas emanating from a fresh corpse. Blow flies (family: Calliphoridae) frequently arrive within minutes to a few hours after death, and are generally the first individuals to arrive at a crime scene.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first officer has three primary duties: (1) determine if the victim is alive or dead; (2) apprehend the perpetrator, if possible or give the appropriate notification if the perpetrator is escaping; and (3) safeguard the scene and detain witnesses and suspects.

Detailed explanation-4: -In entomological studies, five stages of decomposition are commonly described: (1) Fresh, (2) Bloat, (3) Active Decay, (4) Advanced or Post-Decay, and (5) Dry Remains.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first documented case involving the use of an insect in a death investigation can be dated to 13th century China.