The uses of <i>Chrysomya megacephala</i> (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology

Badenhorst, Rozane; Villet, Martin H.

doi:10.1080/20961790.2018.1426136

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“…In this study, three Calliphoridae species were registered in the facilities of CAM, which coincides with previous entomological studies in the Aragua state (Magaña et al 2006;Velasquez et al 2017). The most abundant species C. megacephala is used as a model for developing techniques in medicocriminal forensic entomology (Gruner et al 2017;Badenhorst and Villet 2018). In a similar investigation conducted in the Cali Institute of Legal Medicine-Colombia, the following species were reported: C. macellaria, C. megacephala, C. rufifacies (Macquart, 1842), and Musca domestica (Barreto et al 2002).…”

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A checklist of Diptera collected in the Caña de Azúcar morgue of Aragua, Venezuela

Rodríguez

Villarreal²,

Liria

2020

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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Background: Venezuela has experienced soaring rates of violent crime, in particular, homicides. The Aragua state with 142 to 168 crimes per 100,000 inhabitants has the highest homicide rate in the last 5 years. All these cases are transferred to the estate morgue. Entomological evidence on cadavers has been used as a tool to clarify the death causes. Due to this, we analyzed the occurrence of forensically important dipteran species on facilities of the Caña de Azúcar morgue in Aragua, Venezuela. Findings: A total of 692 adult insects belonging to five species of Calliphoridae and Muscidae were collected at the Caña de Azúcar morgue premises (body holding area and autopsy room). Chrysomya megacephala and Musca domestica were the most frequent species in the morgue areas. Other species with forensic importance were also found: Lucilia cuprina, Chrysomya albiceps, and Ophyra aenescens. Conclusions: The results could be used as additional sources of information in Venezuelan criminal investigations.

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A checklist of Diptera collected in the Caña de Azúcar morgue of Aragua, Venezuela

Rodríguez

Villarreal²,

Liria

2020

Egypt J Forensic Sci

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“…Recently, the first occurrence of the invasive oriental latrine fly, Chrysomya megacephala Fabricius (Diptera: Calliphoridae), was recorded in Indiana, United States ( Picard 2013 ), with subsequent collections from 2015 and 2016 (unpublished data). Chrysomya megacephala is typically only found in very hot, humid environments ( Badenhorst and Villet 2018 ). Despite this, it has been able to successfully make its way as far north as Indiana.…”

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New Distribution Record for Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Indiana, United States

Owings

Picard

2018

Journal of Insect Science

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Determining range expansion for insect species is vital in order to evaluate their impact on new ecosystems and communities. This is particularly important for species which could be potentially harmful to humans or domestic animals. Lucilia cuprina Wiedemann (Diptera: Calliphoridae) can act as a facultative ectoparasite and has an extensive history as the primary inducer of sheep-strike in Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. We present here the first record of this species in Indiana, United States. Lucilia cuprina’s range expansion northward in the United States may be indicative of changing environmental conditions conducive to the proliferation of this species into historically cooler climates. The presence of this species could significantly impact forensic death investigations utilizing dipteran larvae to estimate a minimum postmortem interval. If range expansion of this species is not taken into account by a forensic entomologist (especillay if L. cuprina is not known previously in their region), and if this species is misidentified as the closely related species Lucilia sericata Meigen (Diptera: Calliphoridae), an inaccurate minimum postmortem interval (PMIMIN) estimation may be made. Therefore, the range expansion of this fly could have large impacts for many different entomological disciplines.

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“…This flies likes rotten household wastes, especially animal tissues. This is what causes these flies to be found in many urban settlements (Badenhorst andVillet 2018, e Castro et al, 2016). Flies C. megacephala (Fabricius) is also known as the main pest of fish products (e Castro et al, 2016).…”

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The Diversity and Activity of Flies (Diptera: Cyclorrhapha) as Forensic Indicators at Outdoor and Indoor Rat Carccasses in Dramaga, Bogor

Ismail¹,

Ridwan²,

Soviana³

2018

J. Riset Vet. Ind.

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This study aims to identify the diversity of flies that were caught and interacted with carcasses at the day and night. Each of the three rat carcasses (Rattus norvegicus) was placed outdoor and indoor within the campus of IPB Dramaga. The carcasses were put into a screen cage. Observation of flies was begun at 06:00 am and so on every four hours until the skeletal stage of the carcasses reached. The flies that come to the carcasses and into the screen cage were collected and identified. The decomposition of the indoor carcasses is slower than at outdoor, with the longer fresh stage. Meanwhile, post-decay stage and skeletal stage were achieved at the same time at each location. Nine spesies captured flies which are forensic indicator were Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius), Chrysomya bezziana Villeneuve, Chrysomya rufifacies (Macquart), Chrysomya saffranea, Chrysomya spp, Lucilia spp, Sarcophaga spp, Calliphora spp and Musca domestica. C. bezziana Villeneuve and C. megacephala (Fabricius) were the dominant flies at outdoor carcasses. Meanwhile, the indoor carcasses was dominated by Lucilia spp.

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The uses of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in forensic entomology

Cited by 64 publications

References 120 publications

A checklist of Diptera collected in the Caña de Azúcar morgue of Aragua, Venezuela

A checklist of Diptera collected in the Caña de Azúcar morgue of Aragua, Venezuela

New Distribution Record for Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) in Indiana, United States

The Diversity and Activity of Flies (Diptera: Cyclorrhapha) as Forensic Indicators at Outdoor and Indoor Rat Carccasses in Dramaga, Bogor

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