Crime 360
Forensic Entomology
T. Trimpe 2008 http://sciencespot.net/
Watch the video and then answer the questions.
Video Link: http://www.aetv.com/crime-360/video/forensic-tools-forensic-entomology
1. What does a forensic entomologist study?
A. Worms
B. Insects
C. Spiders
2. Fill in the missing information in this statement:
An entomologist needs to know the type of fly ____________ and the
_________ of the larva in order to help the investigators.
3. How can a blowfly help an investigation?
A. Helps investigators determine the time of death
B. Helps investigators determine how a person was killed
C. Helps investigators determine what the person ate at his/her last meal
4. What stage of a fly’s life cycle are maggots?
A. Adult
B. Pupa
C. Larva
5. In what kingdom are maggots classified?
A. Plants
B. Animals
C. Fungi
The answers are …
1. What does a forensic entomologist study?
A. Worms
B. Insects
C. Spiders
2. Fill in the missing information in this statement:
species
An entomologist needs to know the type of fly ____________
and the
age
_________
of the larva in order to help the investigators.
3. How can a blowfly help an investigation?
A. Helps investigators determine the time of death
B. Helps investigators determine how a person was killed
C. Helps investigators determine what the person ate at his/her last meal
4. What stage of a fly’s life cycle are maggots?
A. Adult
B. Pupa
C. Larva
5. In what kingdom are maggots classified?
A. Plants
B. Animals
C. Fungi