Stage Transitions in <i>Lucilia sericata</i> and <i>Phormia regina</i> (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and Implications for Forensic Science

Blow fly development rates have become a key factor in estimating the postmortem interval where blow flies are among the first decomposers to occur on a body. Because the use of blow fly development requires short time durations and high accuracy, stage transition distributions are essential for pro...

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Main Authors: Amanda L. Roe, Leon G. Higley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/4/315