Determining Time of Death Using Forensic Entomology

Abstract

Forensic entomology it is the branch of forensic science used for collection and investigation of insect evidence. entomology is the inspection of toxins in arthropods mainly flies and beetles that feed on corpse. The investigation of insect evidence for forensic and legal reasons. Insects give numerous evidences about crimes. Insects to establish the Autopsy interval and Time since.

Death of a decaying Human Body. In forensic entomology insects are generally used for determination of PMI and can be as alternative method for drug detection which is well known and recommended when standard methods such as urine, blood or internal organs are no longer accessible. Temperature within a corpse may affected the development rate of insects that feed on them. These applications are including to the determination of the place of death, cause of death.

Keywords: Entomology, Death, Human Body Insects