Key to the adults of the most common forensic species of Diptera in South America

Flies (Diptera, blow flies, house flies, flesh flies, horse flies, cattle flies, deer flies, midges and mosquitoes) are among the four megadiverse insect orders. Several species quickly colonize human cadavers and are potentially useful in forensic studies. One of the major problems with carrion fly identification is the lack of taxonomists or available keys that can identify even the most common species sometimes resulting in erroneous identification. Here we present a key to the adults of 12 families of Diptera whose species are found on carrion, including human corpses. Also, a summary for the most common families of forensic importance in South America, along with a key to the most common species of Calliphoridae, Muscidae, and Fanniidae and to the genera of Sarcophagidae are provided. Drawings of the most important characters for identification are also included.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Carvalho,Claudio José Barros de, Mello-Patiu,Cátia Antunes de
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira De Entomologia 2008
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0085-56262008000300012
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