Insect Investigators

Insect Investigators

Author: Richard Spilsbury

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781403499493

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Contents include: What are Entomologists?; How do Entomologists study insects?; What have Entomologists discovered?; How do people become Entomologists?; an insect key.


Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology

Author: Jason H. Byrd

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-11-27

Total Pages: 620

ISBN-13: 1351163752

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Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, Third Edition continues in the tradition of the two best-selling prior editions and maintains its status as the single-most comprehensive book on Forensic Entomology currently available. It includes current, in-the-field best practices contributed by top professionals in the field who have advanced it through research and fieldwork over the last several decades. The use of entomology in crime scene and forensic investigations has never been more prevalent or useful given the work that can be done with entomological evidence. The book recounts briefly the many documented historical applications of forensic entomology over several thousand years. Chapters examine the biological foundations of insect biology and scientific underpinnings of forensic entomology, the principles that govern utilizing insects in legal and criminal investigations. The field today is diverse, both in topics studied, researched and practiced, as is the field of professionals that has expanded throughout the world to become a vital forensic sub-discipline. Forensic Entomology, Third Edition celebrates this diversity by including several new chapters by premier experts in the field that covers such emerging topics as wildlife forensic entomology, microbiomes, urban forensic entomology, and larval insect identification, many of which are covered in depth for the first time. The book will be an invaluable reference for investigators, legal professionals, researchers, practicing and aspiring forensic entomologists, and for the many students enrolled in forensic science and entomology university programs.


Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology

Author: Jason H. Byrd

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 9781420036947

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Insects and other arthropods found at a death scene can provide corroborating evidence regarding both the time and place of death as well as possible antimortem and postmortem treatment of the victim. Nevertheless, most forensic investigators are not specially trained in entomology, and until now, no entomology reference has fully explored these subjects. Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations usurps this void, instructing even individuals without a background in entomology on what to search for when recovering entomological evidence at a crime scene.


Forensic Entomology

Forensic Entomology

Author: Jason H. Byrd

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2009-09-11

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 1420008862

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The first edition of Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations broke ground on all levels, from the caliber of information provided to the inclusion of copious color photographs. With over 100 additional color photographs, an expanded reference appendix, and updated information, the second edition has raised the bar for resources in this field, elucidating the basics on insects of forensic importance. New in the Second Edition: A chapter on insect identification that presents dichotomous keys Updates on DNA molecular techniques and genetic markers Coverage of new standardization in forensic entomological analysis Chapters on climatology and thermoregulation in insects 100 new color photographs, making available a total of 650 color photographs Goes Beyond Dramatics to the Nitty Gritty of Real Practice While many books, movies, and television shows have made forensic entomology popular, this book makes it real. Going beyond dramatics to the nitty gritty of actual practice, it covers what to search for when recovering entomological evidence, how to handle items found at the crime scene, and how to use entomological knowledge in legal investigations.


Cool Biological Clues: What Hair, Bones and Bugs Tell Us.

Cool Biological Clues: What Hair, Bones and Bugs Tell Us.

Author: Esther Beck

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1616137479

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Secure the scene and gather up your eyewitnesses! This cool title introduces readers to the art of crime scene investigations and the scientific method. Each book includes step-by-step directions on how to conduct experiments and tests. Readers will complete a variety of activities, from comparing flower pollen, dirt and hair to analyzing insects and owl pellets. When the readers are done with this investigative and intriguing title, their "CSI" journal will be full of problem-solving information, and they'll be thinking like real investigators! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.


Unraveling the Mystery of Bug

Unraveling the Mystery of Bug

Author: Elysia Lo Patrick

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-07-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Are you ready to embark on an enthralling journey into the captivating world of insects? Look no further than "Unraveling the Mystery of Bugs: Revealing 200 Fascinating Queries for Young Investigators." This book is a treasure trove of knowledge and wonder, specially crafted for young minds curious about the intricate behaviors of these tiny creatures. Prepare to be amazed as you delve into the pages of this illuminating guide, where each turn reveals a new and intriguing question about the secret lives of bugs. From the fascinating habits of ants to the mesmerizing flight patterns of butterflies, every query is designed to spark curiosity and ignite the imagination of budding entomologists. But this book is not just a collection of facts and figures; it is a gateway to a world of discovery and exploration. As you read through each page, you will not only learn about insect behavior but also develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world around you. The vivid descriptions and engaging narratives will transport you to the heart of the insect kingdom, where every creature plays a vital role in the delicate balance of nature. With "Unraveling the Mystery of Bugs," you will not only satisfy your curiosity but also nurture a sense of wonder and awe for the incredible diversity of life on our planet. So, grab a copy today and join us on a journey of discovery that will leave you enlightened, inspired, and eager to explore the mysteries of the insect world.


A Fly for the Prosecution

A Fly for the Prosecution

Author: M. Lee Goff

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2001-09-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780674037687

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The forensic entomologist turns a dispassionate, analytic eye on scenes from which most people would recoil--human corpses in various stages of decay, usually the remains of people who have met a premature end through accident or mayhem. To Lee Goff and his fellow forensic entomologists, each body recovered at a crime scene is an ecosystem, a unique microenvironment colonized in succession by a diverse array of flies, beetles, mites, spiders, and other arthropods: some using the body to provision their young, some feeding directly on the tissues and by-products of decay, and still others preying on the scavengers. Using actual cases on which he has consulted, Goff shows how knowledge of these insects and their habits allows forensic entomologists to furnish investigators with crucial evidence about crimes. Even when a body has been reduced to a skeleton, insect evidence can often provide the only available estimate of the postmortem interval, or time elapsed since death, as well as clues to whether the body has been moved from the original crime scene, and whether drugs have contributed to the death. An experienced forensic investigator who regularly advises law enforcement agencies in the United States and abroad, Goff is uniquely qualified to tell the fascinating if unsettling story of the development and practice of forensic entomology.