Forensic entomology

Author: Hu Cu
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: Forensic entomology is an emerging interdisciplinary field that applies insect evidence to judicial practice, playing an indispensable role in criminal case investigations and court proceedings. This book is a significant and much-needed specialized work, authored by the author based on domestic and international literature, as well as research findings from his Ph.D. students. The book is divided into 12 chapters, systematically introducing the theoretical foundations, research methods, and applications of various new technologies in forensic entomology. It provides detailed descriptions of the morphological characteristics, life habits, and succession patterns of insects with forensic significance, such as Diptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, and Hymenoptera, and includes 48 case studies to illustrate their practical applications. The content is rich, up-to-date, and well-illustrated, making it highly valuable for practical reference in the field.