12 Questions
What is the name of the larva produced when the insects hatch?
Maggot
What is the purpose of the pair of mouth hooks on the anterior end of the maggot?
For feeding
What happens to the maggot once it reaches its full size?
It migrates to drier areas and begins pupariation
What is the physical appearance of the Calliphoridae adult flies?
Shiny with metallic coloring
What is the physical appearance of the Sarcophagidae adult flies?
Medium-sized with black and gray longitudinal stripes on the thorax and checkering on the abdomen
According to the studies, how long does the Fresh stage of decomposition last?
1-2 days
Which insect species is mainly involved in forensic investigations according to the text?
Calliphoridae (blow flies)
At what stage of decomposition do Muscidae (house flies) typically delay colonization according to the text?
Bloat stage
What is the main characteristic of adult Muscidae, as described in the text?
Gray thorax with four longitudinal dark lines
Which group of arthropods contain schizophagous species that feed on the body first before becoming predaceous in later stages?
Predators and parasites
Which order do the predominant species involved in forensic investigations belong to?
Diptera (flies)
Which group is found to be more important for forensic entomology among the four categories mentioned?
Necrophagous species feeding on the carrion
Explore the four categories of insects found on decomposing carrion according to Smith's 1986 study. Learn about necrophagous species, predators, parasites, omnivorous species, and other insect groups that contribute to the decomposition process.
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