Topic summary
Forensic entomologist
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Forensic entomology.
Insect succession patterns are identified based on the time a species spends in each developmental stage and the number of generations produced since the insect's introduction to a food source. By analyzing insect development alongside environmental data such as temperature, humidity, and vapor density, forensic entomologists can estimate the time since death, as flying insects are attracted to a body shortly after death. This field also provides clues about antemortem trauma and the displacement of a body after death.