Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology provides undergraduates with a concise introduction to the subject. The book is written with the clarity necessary for students starting out in entomology yet authoritative enough to prove useful for more experienced researchers.br/br/Worked examples of the necessary mathematics, including how to use excel to process data, coupled with lab protocols and self-assessment questions make the book an essential starting point in the subject.br/br/Assuming little prior knowledge of either biology or entomology the book provides information on identification, life cycles and ecology of insects presented in a forensic context. Information is conveyed in an accessible style with practical tasks and suggestions for further reading included in each chapter.bulletlistbulletFully revised and updated to include new research in the fieldbulletNew chapter on aquatic forensic entomologybulletNew pictorial key to aid identification of species contributed by Dr. Krzysztof Szpila, Nicolaus Copernicus University, PolandbulletFurther coverage of civil applications of forensic entomologybulletPractical tasks and further reading included to aid understandingbulletColour plate section and improved illustrations throughout to assist in the identification of insects associated with the corpsebulletApproaches the topic from the dual perspectives of basic entomology and its forensic applicationsbulletCovers the contributions to forensic investigations of both flies and beetlesbulletProvides information on culturing insects collected from crime scenesbulletGuides students through the processes of writing entomological court reports and presenting in court alongside the scientific topicsbulletExtended coverage of PMI calculations, role of professional associations for forensic…