Flies, especially blowflies, are the first forensic indicators in many investigations, but thermobaric explosions change their usual patterns.
🪰 Impact of thermobaric blasts:
- Intense heat and shockwaves delay fly colonization.
- Blast damage can scatter larvae and eggs.
- Forensic entomologists must adjust PMI estimates accordingly.
🔎 Forensic value:
- Fly development stages remain crucial for timing death.
- Blast zones create unique microhabitats affecting fly activity.
- Accurate species ID is vital for forensic timelines.
🔥 Fun fact:
- Some flies can detect chemical signals from bodies even after intense fires!
Flies remain key players, even when the environment is explosively altered.
Keywords: flies, thermobaric explosion, forensic diptera, PMI, decomposition, blast investigation
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