Flies are among the first insects to arrive at decomposing remains, but how do they respond to thermobaric explosions?
🪰 Impact on flies:
- Intense heat and pressure can delay fly colonization.
- Blast sites may have reduced fly diversity initially.
- Some species adapt by quickly recolonizing disturbed areas.
🔎 Forensic relevance:
- Fly larval development helps estimate postmortem interval (PMI).
- Blast conditions can skew typical fly succession timelines.
- Understanding fly behavior aids accurate forensic timelines.
🔥 Fun fact:
- Some blowflies detect chemical changes caused by explosions, altering their oviposition choices!
Flies adapt swiftly, helping forensic experts decode blast aftermaths.
Keywords: flies, thermobaric explosion, forensic diptera, PMI, decomposition, blowflies
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