Forensic Entomology - Insect Types

Insect Types

Further information: Decomposition, Forensic entomological decomposition, and Insect development during morgue storage and autopsy procedures

There are many different types of insect studied in forensic entomology. The insects listed below are mostly necrophagous (corpse-eating) and are particularly relevant to medicolegal entomological investigations. This is not a full list, as there are many variations due to climate.

The order in which insects feed on a corpse is known as faunal succession.

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