T. Trimpe 2009 http://sciencespot.net/
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18. Label the life cycle diagram using the word list provided.
Egg
Adult
Pupa
ADULT
1st Instar Larva
2nd Instar Larva
3rd Instar Larva
PUPA
EGGS
3rd INSTAR LARVA
1st INSTAR LARVA
2nd INSTAR LARVA
6 points
19. Use the charts on the Crime Solving Insects reference card to determine the age of
the maggots listed in the chart.
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4 points
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20. Explain how a forensic entomologist would use fly larva to estimate the PMI.
1st – Collect maggots from the body along with other insect evidence.
2nd – Identify the species of each insect species present.
3rd – Determine the length of the maggots and use weather data to estimate the
ages
4th – Use the insect evidence along with other factors (stage of decomposition,
condition of body, body temperature, etc.) to estimate the length of time that
had passed since death
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30 Points Total
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-1 = 97
-2 = 93
-3 = 90
-4 = 87
-5 = 83
-6 = 80
-7 = 77
-8 = 73
-9 = 70
-10 = 67
-11 = 63
-12 = 60