Forensic Entomology questions with verified
answers
(fill in the blank) Blow flies are attracted to dead bodies and often arrive
within _______________ of the death of an animal. Ans✓✓✓ minutes
describe the 3rd stage in the life cycle of the blowfly Ans✓✓✓ larvae
continue to grow and molt (shed their exoskeletons) as they pass
through the various instar stages.
How many days does it take a 3rd instar that is 14-16mm long
Ans✓✓✓ after 4.5 days
how many days does it take an adult fly to emerge from pupa case?
Ans✓✓✓ after 6-8 days
how many days does it take from the egg to become an adult?
Ans✓✓✓ approximately 14-16 days
how many hours does it take for the eggs to hatch into maggots?
Ans✓✓✓ 24 hours
how old are the oldest specimen of blowflies? Ans✓✓✓ estimating age
involves detail morphological study of the insects under a microscope.
answers
(fill in the blank) Blow flies are attracted to dead bodies and often arrive
within _______________ of the death of an animal. Ans✓✓✓ minutes
describe the 3rd stage in the life cycle of the blowfly Ans✓✓✓ larvae
continue to grow and molt (shed their exoskeletons) as they pass
through the various instar stages.
How many days does it take a 3rd instar that is 14-16mm long
Ans✓✓✓ after 4.5 days
how many days does it take an adult fly to emerge from pupa case?
Ans✓✓✓ after 6-8 days
how many days does it take from the egg to become an adult?
Ans✓✓✓ approximately 14-16 days
how many hours does it take for the eggs to hatch into maggots?
Ans✓✓✓ 24 hours
how old are the oldest specimen of blowflies? Ans✓✓✓ estimating age
involves detail morphological study of the insects under a microscope.
