HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
ENTOMOLOGY
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corpse in stage 1 decomposition
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corpse in a dry stage, as well as eggs & larvae of other insects
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corpse in any stage of decomposition
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just the eggs & larvae of other insects
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first species of Coleoptera arrive during the bloat stage of decomposition, including members of the families Staphylinidae (rove beetles), Silphidae (carrion beetles) and Cleridae. These beetles are observed feeding on fly eggs and larvae.
Detailed explanation-2: -Insects colonize remains in a specific pattern, usually laying eggs first in the facial orifices, unless there are wounds, in which case they will colonize these first, then proceed down the body. If the maggot activity is centred away from the natural orifices, then it is likely that this is the site of a wound.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hister beetles lay their eggs in dead bodies and over a short period of time they develop into various stages. The Histeridae larvae are destructive and when they hatch they eat the maggots in the dead body.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lucilia cuprina is one of the first flies to lay its eggs in a corpse, and the larvae are of the smooth form.