HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Forensic entomology is the study of arthropods, especially insects, associated with crimes and other aspects of the courts and judicial system. Forensic entomology usually involves the identification of insects and other arthropods associated with human remains as an aid to determining the time and place of death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forensic entomology is a very useful method of determining elapsed time since death after 72 h, and can be used earlier. It is accurate to a day or less, or a range of days, and may be the only method available to determine elapsed time since death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Insects are drawn to the decomposing body right from the early stages, and can lay eggs in it. Forensic scientists may estimate the post-mortem index, any change in the location of the corpse as well as the cause of death by observing the insect population and the evolving larval stages.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first type of insect to arrive at a dead body is usually a blowfly (Calliphoridae), attracted by body fluids and gases. It lays its eggs within two days after death, so its stage of development-egg, larval stages, prepupal or pupal stage, adulthood-will suggest how long the corpse has been lying undetected.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fly is extremely sensitive to odors associated with decomposition. Some biologists estimate that within 15 minutes of a person’s death, the insect can detect the corpse-which serves as a potential incubator, hiding place, and feeding station all in one.