Thermal Ecology and Forensic Implications of Blow Fly (Family: Calliphoridae) Maggot Mass Dynamics: A Review

Blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) play a crucial role in the decomposition process and serve as important forensic indicators due to their predictable colonization patterns. This review focuses on the dynamics of maggot masses, highlighting their ecological roles, thermoregulation, and implication...

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Published in:	Insects
Main Authors:	Akomavo Fabrice Gbenonsi, Leon Higley
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	maggot mass postmortem interval thermoregulation heat shock proteins volatile organic compounds decomposition
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/10/1018