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Forensic Entomology Forensic Entomology is the use of the insects and their arthropod relatives that inhabit decomposing remains to aid legal investigations.  Two general areas in the broad field of forensic entomology are: Medicolegal The medicolegal section focuses on the criminal component of the legal system and deals with the necrophagous (or carrion) feeding insects that typically infest human remains. Urban The urban aspect deals with the insects that affect man and his immediate environment. This area has both criminal and civil components as urban pests may feed on both the living and the dead. The damage caused by their mandibles (or mouthparts) as they feed can produce markings and wounds on the skin that may be misinterpreted as prior abuse. Urban pests are of great economic importance and the forensic entomologist may become involved in civil proceedings over monetary damages

Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology is the use of the insects and their arthropod relatives that inhabit decomposing remains to aid legal investigations. 

Two general areas in the broad field of forensic entomology are:

Medicolegal

  • The medicolegal section focuses on the criminal component of the legal system and deals with the necrophagous (or carrion) feeding insects that typically infest human remains.

Urban

  • The urban aspect deals with the insects that affect man and his immediate environment. This area has both criminal and civil components as urban pests may feed on both the living and the dead. The damage caused by their mandibles (or mouthparts) as they feed can produce markings and wounds on the skin that may be misinterpreted as prior abuse. Urban pests are of great economic importance and the forensic entomologist may become involved in civil proceedings over monetary damages

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