Carrion

Lucilia

Biology

Zoology

Forensic entomology

Entomology

Forensic science

Larva

Ecology

Calliphoridae

Chrysomya megacephala

Genetics

Forensic Sciences Research

Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) occurs on every continent and is closely associated with carrion and decaying material in human environments. Its abilities to find dead bodies and carry pathogens give it a prominence in human affairs that may involve prosecution or litigation, and therefore forensic entomologists. The identification, geographical distribution and biology of the species are reviewed to provide a background for approaches that four branches of forensic entomology (urban, stored-product, medico-criminal and environmental) might take to investigations involving this fly.

The uses of <i>Chrysomya megacephala</i> (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology

The uses of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology