Blowflies (family Calliphoridae) are key players in forensic entomology, often the first insects to colonize a body. But how do thermobaric explosions change their behavior?
🪰 Blowfly behavior after blasts:
- Intense heat can delay blowfly egg-laying and larval development.
- Shockwaves might scatter adult flies, altering colonization patterns.
- Residual chemical traces from explosions can impact larvae survival.
🔎 Forensic insights:
- Delays in blowfly activity complicate postmortem interval (PMI) estimations.
- Blast zones show unique insect succession patterns compared to normal scenes.
- Understanding these effects helps forensic experts adjust timelines accurately.
🔥 Fun fact:
- Blowflies detect cadavers from kilometers away using highly sensitive olfactory receptors.
Blast effects on blowflies add complexity but also new forensic clues in investigation of explosive events.
Keywords: blowflies, thermobaric explosion, forensic entomology, postmortem interval, insect succession
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