Necrophagous species of Diptera and Coleoptera in northeastern Brazil: state of the art and challenges for the Forensic Entomologist

Revista Brasileira de Entomologia

Simão D. Vasconcelos¹  Manuela C. S. Araujo¹ 

[1] ,Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Departamento de Zoologia Necrophagous Insects Research GroupRecife PE ,Brazil

关键词: Biodiversity;    blowflies;    flesh flies;    forensic entomology;    legal medicine;    Biodiversidade;    califorídeos;    entomologia forense;    medicina legal;    sarcofagídeos;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0085-56262012005000014

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Inventories on necrophagous insects carried out in Brazil encompass mostly species from the southeastern and central-western regions of the country. This review aims to produce the first checklist of necrophagous Diptera and Coleoptera species of forensic relevance in northeastern Brazil, an area that concentrates high rates of homicides. We performed a literature survey on scientific articles, theses and dissertations regarding necrophagous insect species in the region, and contacted scientists who develop research on forensic entomology. Fifty-two species of Diptera belonging to eight families with previous record of necrophagy were reported in the region: Sarcophagidae, Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Fanniidae, Piophilidae, Phoridae, Anthomyiidae and Stratiomyidae. Coleopteran species from six families of forensic relevance were registered, although taxonomical identification remained superficial. Bait traps were the most frequent methodology used, followed by collection on animal carcasses. Seven Dipteran species from two families were registered on human cadavers. All species had been previously reported in other Brazilian states and/or other countries, although none has been effectively used in legal procedures in the region. The status of research on forensic entomology in northeastern Brazil is incipient, and the checklist produced here contributes to the knowledge on the local diversity of necrophagous insects.

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