Entomology Top Compulsory Exam Questions And Correct Answers

describe each stage of the blow fly life cycle first instar- larvae that rely on protein for their meals second instar- first instar larvae shed larval cuticle and mouth parts when entering second instar stage. third instar- second instar sheds its cuticle, now are called maggots. fter a period of intense feeding, the third instar enters a non-feeding or wander stage, looking for a suitable pupation site. Describe each stage of the decomposition process fresh- begins at death, flies begin to arrive, temperature falls, autolysis occurrs bloat- swells due to gases produced by bacteria, temperature rise of the corpse, decay- gases subside, decomposition fluids seep from body, bacteria and maggots break through the skin., post-decay- carcass reduced to hair, skin, and bones dry- does not always occur especially if corpse is in a wet region. maggots will stay longer and hide, beetles will not appear