The uses of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera
(Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13119877 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rozane Badenhorst (0000-0003-2961-2628, Rhodes University), Martin H Villet (0000-0002-4335-5667, Rhodes University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2-15 |
| Publication date | 2018-01-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Forensic Sciences Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2471-1411 • E-ISSN: 2096-1790 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/20961790.2018.1426136 |
| OpenAlex | W2792953533 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 111 |
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
Biology · Calliphoridae · Carrion · Chrysomya megacephala · Entomology · Forensic Entomology · Forensic science · Larva · Lucilia · Zoology · Diptera species taxonomy and behavior · Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies · Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses · Ecology
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2025 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |