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Diamesus osculans (Vigors, 1825) is a large size carrion beetle found on decaying corpse. Considering its potentially forensic value, the complete mitogenome of D. osculans was reported in present study.
Xiaoning Zhang +4 more
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Determination of species and instars of the larvae of the Afrotropical species of Thanatophilus Leach, 1817 (Coleoptera, Silphidae) [PDF]
Thanatophilus micans and T. mutilatus have significance for forensic entomology. Their larvae are therefore described and a key is provided for identifying the larvae of Afrotropical Silphidae based on morphological characters.
Claire A. Daniel +2 more
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Burying Beetles (Coleoptera: Silphidae) of the Apostle Islands, Wisconsin: Species Diversity, Population Density and Body Size [PDF]
Over 2400 burying beetles, representing six species (Nicrophorus defodiens, N. sayi, N orbicollis, N. tomentosus, N vespilloides, and N. pustulatus), were trapped from 27 June to 4 August, 1996 at nine study sites (3 small islands, 3 large islands, and 3
Thomas, Shelly, Trumbo, Stephen T
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Cooperative defence of brood in Nicrophorus quadripunctatus (Coleoptera: Silphidae)
A positive correlation between the parental effort of a male and female should promote stable biparental care. In order to prevent infanticide male and female burying beetles are said to guard against intruders cooperatively and the presence of a male ...
Seizi SUZUKI
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La finalidad del estudio es averiguar cuáles son los coleópteros necrófagos más frecuentes en un hábitat carroñero, utilizando cadáveres de cerdos, en la comarca de La Litera en Huesca, durante las cuatro estaciones del año y en dos ambientes distintos ...
M. Castillo-Miralbés
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Factors Affecting Capture Rates of Insect Taxa by Retail Electrocutors and Eliminators in Northern Lower Michigan [PDF]
We compare the abundance and types of insects captured at several locations, with and without a chemical attractant and in varying weather conditions using two different devices advertised to kill biting insects.
Heinen, Joel T +4 more
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Macrocheles species (Acari: Macrochelidae) associated with human corpses in Europe [PDF]
The biology of macrochelid mites might offer new venues for the interpretation of the environmental conditions surrounding human death and decomposition.
Naila A. Che Kamaruzaman +132 more
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Carrion beetles (Coleoptera: Silphidae) provide a valuable ecosystem service by promoting nutrient cycling and controlling pests like noxious flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae and Sarcophagidae).
Pavel JAKUBEC, Jan RŮŽIČKA
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La determinación del intervalo post mortema través de la evidencia entomológica es un método muy utilizado para el esclarecimiento de crímenes en entomología forense.
Deimy Briceño Vela +2 more
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Asymmetric interference competition, where one species is behaviorally dominant over another, appears widespread in nature with the potential to structure ecological communities through trade-offs between competitive dominance and environmental tolerance.
Scott D. Schrempf +3 more
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