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

Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) occurs on every continent and is closely associated with carrion and decaying material in human environments. Its abilities to find dead bodies and carry pathogens give it a prominence in human affairs that may involve prosecution or litigation, and therefore...

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Main Authors: Rozane Badenhorst, Martin H. Villet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Forensic Sciences Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20961790.2018.1426136