Flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae, Muscidae) associated with human corpses in Alexandria, Egypt

Tantawi, Tarek I.; El-Shenawy, Ibrahim E.; El-Salam, Hoda F. Abd; Madkour, Somia A.; Mahany, Nevine M.

doi:10.21608/jbaar.2018.130065

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“…In two cases killed by carbamate and organophosphorus poisoning, toxicological investigations using larvae attached to decaying remains were helpful. Besides, Tantawi et al (2018) collected insects during an autopsy of 15 human bodies at El-Esaaf Mortuary in Kom El-Deka, Alexandria. Six fly species maggots from three families were gathered from the remains, as these flies were the first to occupy the remains and hence are crucial in PMI estimating in Alexandria.…”

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Forensic entomology research in Egypt: a review article

Mashaly

Ibrahim

2022

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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Background Forensic entomology (FE) is widely considered as an important field of forensic science, particularly in the field of estimating postmortem intervals, which has advanced considerably across the world. Main body Researchers used necrophagous insects in twelve Egyptian governorates to look into the variables that impact insect succession and the growth of juvenile stages from infesting animal models and humans, draw toxicological conclusions, and identify insect species using morphological and molecular-based approaches. The study includes analyses of insect abundance and dispersion, along with biochemical and electrophysiological experiments. Comparable data from other Egyptian governorates, on the other side, is currently unavailable. Aspects of FE are also missing, which might be addressed in a future research project. Conclusion This review aims to provide an outline of FE in Egypt, other than to assist existing researchers in identifying research needs and recruiting new researchers into the field by highlighting significant forensic insects that might be employed in criminal prosecutions.

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Section: Human Case Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

Forensic entomology research in Egypt: a review article

Mashaly

Ibrahim

2022

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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“…The pre-colonization period starts at the time of death and comprises "exposure," during which no insects have yet found the corpse, "detection," during which they do, and "acceptance," during which they judge the resource's suitability as a prospective oviposition site. The period following colonization includes the "consumption phase" and "dispersal phase," during which the insects colonize and eat the corpse until all nutrients are gone (Tomberlin et al,2011;Tantawi et al, 2018).…”

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Seasonal Abundance of Forensic Insects Encountered on Rabbit Cadavers in Assiut Governorate Egypt

Abdel-Galil,

George,

Ahmed

et al. 2024

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Forensic entomology is considered the science that applies insect biology to criminal investigations, using insects and other arthropods to uncover the circumstances of criminal cases. Herein, we recorded the seasonal abundance of forensic insects encountered on rabbits' cadavers during four seasons (2021)(2022) in Egypt under Assiut conditions. As a result, numerous forensic insects were attracted to cadavers during the four seasons (2021-2022). Plus, ten adult insects were observed belonging to seven families under two orders, Coleoptera and Diptera. Four coleopteran insects belonging to 4 families were monitored, "i.e." Carabidae (Harpalus rufipes), Histeridae (Saprinus blanchei), Staphylinidiae (Creophillus maxillosus), Dermestidae (Dermestes frischii). Six dipteran insects belonging to 3 families were determined, namely Calliphoridae (Calliphora vicine, Lucilia sericata, Chrysomya refifacies, and Chrysomya albiceps), Muscidae (Musca domestica), and Sarcophagidae (Sarcophaga carnaria). Also, the taxon of order Diptera emerged early from day one immediately after death on cadavers followed by the taxon of order Coleoptera that popped up lately. This study sheds light on forensic entomology science which is considered very limited in Egypt. In addition, an investigation must be carried out to benefit from this study, which will help us to remove confusion in critical issues in the future.

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