It sounds absurd—but maggots near ground zero might just outlive the blast.
Why? Because some are shielded deep inside wounds, folds, or soil.
🔍 Here’s what forensic entomologists look for:
- 🐛 Protected larvae in body cavities → Surprising survivors
- 🔥 Heat-altered pupae → Evidence of thermal exposure
- 🧫 Accelerated development → Suggests high post-blast temperatures
💡 Did you know? Even charred maggots retain cuticular hydrocarbon profiles, letting experts estimate time of infestation—and thus time of death.
Insects don’t lie. Even when the world burns.
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