Ch 11: Forensic Entomology questions with verified
answers
1st instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 1st molt of fly larvae; identified by one v-
shaped spiracle; very small
2nd instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 2nd molt of fly larvae; identified by 2
spiracle slits
3rd instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 3rd molt of fly larvae; identified by 3
spiracle slits
active (advanced) decay Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where an
organism is starting to dry out; most flesh is gone; Some beetles, fruit
flies, gnats, some flies
anterior Ans✓✓✓ location of mouth hooks
bloat Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where a corpse emits odors of
decaying flesh and starting to grow in size due to trapped gases within
body; Blowflies and other flies, some beetles, yellow jackets
blowfly Ans✓✓✓ family Calliphoridae; arrive to a dead body first due
to attraction to gases of decomposition; lay eggs on corpse; hatched
larvae feed on corpse
, coffin fly Ans✓✓✓ very small flies that are found on bodies that are
contained in some way (box, coffin, wrapped); utilized in Casey Anthony
trial to indicate that a deceased body was in the trunk of a car
Coleoptera Ans✓✓✓ order of beetles; come to body later in
decomposition
decay Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where a body emits gases of
decay with strong odors due to bacterial activity, and showing signs of
darkened tissues; Some flies and beetles, cockroaches
decomposition Ans✓✓✓ the state or process of decay; bacteria break
down organic compounds for energy; process is accelerated by insect
activity & higher temperatures
degree days Ans✓✓✓ unit which is a product of temperature and time;
indicates the heat accumulated over a period of time in regards to
development of insects
Diptera Ans✓✓✓ order of flies; arrive at the body first
diurnal Ans✓✓✓ only active during part of the day (i.e. flies are only
active during the day, not at night)
answers
1st instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 1st molt of fly larvae; identified by one v-
shaped spiracle; very small
2nd instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 2nd molt of fly larvae; identified by 2
spiracle slits
3rd instar larvae Ans✓✓✓ 3rd molt of fly larvae; identified by 3
spiracle slits
active (advanced) decay Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where an
organism is starting to dry out; most flesh is gone; Some beetles, fruit
flies, gnats, some flies
anterior Ans✓✓✓ location of mouth hooks
bloat Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where a corpse emits odors of
decaying flesh and starting to grow in size due to trapped gases within
body; Blowflies and other flies, some beetles, yellow jackets
blowfly Ans✓✓✓ family Calliphoridae; arrive to a dead body first due
to attraction to gases of decomposition; lay eggs on corpse; hatched
larvae feed on corpse
, coffin fly Ans✓✓✓ very small flies that are found on bodies that are
contained in some way (box, coffin, wrapped); utilized in Casey Anthony
trial to indicate that a deceased body was in the trunk of a car
Coleoptera Ans✓✓✓ order of beetles; come to body later in
decomposition
decay Ans✓✓✓ stage of decomposition where a body emits gases of
decay with strong odors due to bacterial activity, and showing signs of
darkened tissues; Some flies and beetles, cockroaches
decomposition Ans✓✓✓ the state or process of decay; bacteria break
down organic compounds for energy; process is accelerated by insect
activity & higher temperatures
degree days Ans✓✓✓ unit which is a product of temperature and time;
indicates the heat accumulated over a period of time in regards to
development of insects
Diptera Ans✓✓✓ order of flies; arrive at the body first
diurnal Ans✓✓✓ only active during part of the day (i.e. flies are only
active during the day, not at night)
