Forensic Entomology Worksheet

Forensic Entomology Worksheet

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require critical thinking and application of your knowledge about forensic entomology.

1. Which of the following insect orders is most commonly associated with the early stages of decomposition?

2. The Post Mortem Interval (PMI) can be estimated by studying the developmental stages of insects found on a corpse. This relies on the concept of:

3. The study of insects and other arthropods in legal investigations is known as  .

4. The first insects to typically arrive at a deceased body are   flies.

5. The process by which insects colonize a body in a predictable sequence is called  .

6. Briefly explain how temperature affects the rate of insect development, and why this is important in forensic entomology.

7. Blowflies are typically attracted to a corpse within minutes or hours after death.

8. The presence of specific insect species can help determine if a body has been moved after death.

9. Imagine a scenario where a body is discovered in a remote wooded area. Describe the steps a forensic entomologist would take at the crime scene and in the laboratory to assist in determining the time of death. Include specific examples of evidence they would look for.