Forensics Insects
Body Farm
A research facility in Knoxville, TN, that investigates human decomposition under various conditions.
entomologist
A scientist that studies insect activity on decomposing bodies
Instar 3
A stage in the blowfly lifecycle that is characterized by active feeding and 3 spiracle slits in the anus of the maggot.
Pupa
A stage in the blowfly's lifecycle that is characterized by immobility and dormancy,
Fresh
A stage in the decomposition process in which blowflies first arrive to lay eggs
Moist
Favorable conditions for a blowfly to law eggs
Adult blowfly
Fly appearance, but with smaller crumpled wings Size varies Black or green
Egg
Found in moist, warm areas White 2mm (1-23 hours)
Pupa
Immobile, does not feed Dark brown 9 mm Several weeks
Coleoptera
Order that included beetles
Diptera
Order that includes flies
Crumpled
A description of the wings of blowfly right after it hatches
Maggot trail
A process in which the maggots crawl away from the body
Orifice
An opening in the body, such as a nostril or anus
Instar 3
Black mouth hooks, covered by fat, three spiracle splits near anus 17 mm White 130 hours
Instar 1
Black mouth hooks, one spiracle, slits near anus White 5 mm (24-27 hours)
Instar 2
Black mouth hooks, two spiral slits near anus, actively feeding White 10 mm (22-24 hours)
Interval
The time between death and the discovery of a body as the postmortem______