Forensic Entomology: Ecophysiology
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 1070
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect ecology; plant-insect interactions; insect conservation biology; forensic entomology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relationship between environmental factors and the biology of necrophorous insects is at the core of the use of these insects in a forensic context. Although temperature is the most obvious factor, other aspects of the abiotic environment, particularly relative humidity, can play an important role. Similarly, biotic factors are important in attraction, acceptance, and use of dead tissue by necrophorous insects. Therefore, we are pleased to invite submissions of research and review articles in this area to this Special Issue of Insects
Prof. Dr. Leon G. Higley
Dr. Amanda Roe
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- taphonomy
- blow flies
- carrion
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