Forensic entomology; carrion beetles; Silphinae; Nicrophorinae; burying beetles; Western European entomofauna
Abstract :
[en] This review focuses on carrion beetles (Coleoptera, Silphidae) of the Western Palearctic and their potential use in forensic entomology as bioindicators. Few studies have looked at Silphidae in forensic context and investigations. However, some Silphidae present the desirable characteristics of some Diptera used in postmortem estimates and thus may extend the minimum postmortem interval (PMImin). We review here the taxonomy and distribution of Western Palearctic Silphidae. The anatomical and morphological characteristics of both subfamilies are described for adults and larvae. The biology and ecology of silphids are also summarized for Silphinae and Nicrophorinae. A specific chapter gives an overview of the current uses of Silphidae in forensic entomology as postmortem indicator.
Disciplines :
Entomology & pest control
Author, co-author :
Dekeirsschieter, Jessica ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Sciences agronomiques > Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Verheggen, François ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Sciences agronomiques > Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Lognay, Georges ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Chimie et bio-industries > Chimie analytique
Haubruge, Eric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services administratifs généraux > Vice-Recteur de Gembloux Agro Bio Tech - Entomologie fonctionnelle et évolutive
Language :
English
Title :
Large carrion beetles (Coleoptera, Silphidae) in Western Europe: a review
Alternative titles :
[fr] Synthèse bibliographique des grands Coléoptères nécrophages (Coleoptera, Silphidae) en Europe occidentale
Publication date :
2011
Journal title :
Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement
ISSN :
1370-6233
eISSN :
1780-4507
Publisher :
Presses Agronomiques de Gembloux, Gembloux, Belgium
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