Review of Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Diptera: Muscidae) as a useful tool in forensic entomology

Ivorra, Tania; Martínez-Sánchez, Anabel; Rojo, Santos

doi:10.1007/s00414-021-02543-w

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“…The previous studies on genome size evaluated the phylogenetic relations in the taxonomy field [6,7,8] ; estimated the completeness of genomes [9] ; and helped in assessing genetic linkage maps [10] . Genome size was usually considered constant within species, and could vary widely between closely related species [27] .…”

Section: Main Bodymentioning

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The karyotype of the forensically important flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Mini Review

El-Bassiony¹

2022

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Maggots of flesh flies were known as one of the main players in the depletion of earthily decomposed remains. They colonized the carrion few minutes after death, and were known as the initial colonizers in several research papers. In consequence, they could be used in the minimum post-mortem intervals (PMImini) estimation. Also, some sarcophagid species proved capable of detecting several toxins/ drugs in carcasses in the entomotoxicological research. The difficulty to identify sarcophagid females and larvae hindered their role as entomological evidence. Cytogenetics would aid in the identification of the immatures and their sex; the differentiation between adult species; and/ or the categorization of the taxa. Sarcophagidae received little attention concerning their karyotype measurements, especially in Egypt where there is only one unpublished thesis (El-Bassiony 2001). This mini review listed the previous studies and findings on sarcophagid’s karyotypes, especially the solitary data from Egypt.

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“…In conclusion, the genetics analyses could provide cue for the chromosome's evolution in sarcophagid flies, and could supply information which is of both forensic significance and evolutionary interest. [8,16,17,19]…”

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The karyotype of the forensically important flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Mini Review

El-Bassiony¹

2022

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“…They can be found in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, spanning most continents of the world, i.e., from arctic to tropical regions, with only limited exceptions for the most arid environments (e.g., Synthesiomyia Brauer et Bergenstamm, 1893; Graphomya Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830; Limnophora Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830; Lispe Latreille, 1796; etc.) [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Adult muscid flies include predators, bloodsuckers, and detritivores.…”

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“…The association between humans and Muscidae comprises agricultural, medical, and veterinary aspects [ 3 , 7 ]. There are many reports about Muscidae in forensic entomology, disease transmission, and livestock parasitism [ 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 ]. About 200 Muscidae species are known to visit human bodies or animal carrion [ 4 ].…”

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Phylogeny and Evolutionary Timescale of Muscidae (Diptera: Calyptratae) Inferred from Mitochondrial Genomes

Cai

Ding³

et al. 2023

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House flies (Muscidae) comprise the most species-rich family of the muscoid grade with over 5000 described species worldwide, and they are abundant in various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The high number of species, varied appearances, complex feeding habits, and wide distributions have hindered researchers from understanding their phylogeny and evolutionary history. Here, we newly sequenced fifteen mitochondrial genomes and reconstructed the phylogenetic relationships and divergence time among eight subfamilies of Muscidae (Diptera). The best phylogenetic tree, which was inferred by IQ-Tree, recovered the monophyly for seven out of eight subfamilies (except for Mydaeinae). Based on phylogenetic analyses and morphological characteristics, we prefer the subfamily status of Azeliinae and Reinwardtiinae, and separate Stomoxyinae from Muscinae. Genus Helina Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830 was synonymized with Phaonia Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830. The divergence time estimation indicated Muscidae originated at 51.59 Ma (early Eocene). Most subfamilies had originated around 41 Ma. We provided a mtgenomic viewpoint on the phylogenetic relationships and divergence time estimation of Muscidae.

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“…The majority of the invertebrate fauna founded on corpses are Diptera, which are considered primary colonizers as they include the first species capable of detecting and finding a corpse, even from great distances, and are selectively attracted by the decomposing status of the body [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. This order includes numerous families, Calliphoridae, Muscidae and Sarcophagidae being the most interesting from a forensic point of view and, usually, favorably considered for minPMI estimation since some of their life cycles are generally well-known [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Insects usually colonize corpses in a successional process parallel to the decomposition of the different bodies.…”

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Life Cycle and Biometric Study of Hydrotaea capensis (Wiedemann, 1818) (Diptera, Muscidae), a Species of Forensic Interest

Pérez‐Marcos

López‐Gallego

Ramírez-Soria³

et al. 2022

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One of the most important and perhaps most used applications of forensic entomology concerns the estimation of the minimum post-mortem interval (minPMI), defined as the time interval between death and the actual finding of a corpse. Some Diptera species are critical in these studies because they are the first ones capable of detecting and finding a corpse and are selectively attracted by its decomposing status. Thus, the knowledge of the micromorphology of their preimaginal stages and of their life cycles within a time frame constitutes solid indicators for estimating the minPMI. Hydrotaea capensis is a Muscidae of forensic interest usually considered as a late colonizer of corpses. It is widely distributed, living mainly in warm regions, and present in a wide variety of habitats. In this study, the H. capensis life cycle was studied at four constant temperatures, 18°, 20°, 25° and 30 °C, by recording the duration of its different developmental stages, including the length reached in each larval stage, as well as some biometric characteristics of the emerged adults. Significant differences were observed in the average time of development of most larval stages, with a longer duration at low temperatures, and in the length of each larval stage depending on the temperature, but, in this case, without a clear pattern. Moreover, significant differences were found in some alar features, pointing to them as a relevant indicator to be considered. The data provided will assist forensic entomologists to make more accurate minPMI estimations in cases where H. capensis is present.

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Review of Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Diptera: Muscidae) as a useful tool in forensic entomology

Cited by 12 publications

References 68 publications

The karyotype of the forensically important flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Mini Review

The karyotype of the forensically important flesh flies (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), Mini Review

Phylogeny and Evolutionary Timescale of Muscidae (Diptera: Calyptratae) Inferred from Mitochondrial Genomes

Life Cycle and Biometric Study of Hydrotaea capensis (Wiedemann, 1818) (Diptera, Muscidae), a Species of Forensic Interest

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