Forensic entomology : an introduction / Dorothy Gennard ; with guest chapter by Krzysztof Szpila.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [216]-240) and index.

The scope of forensic entomology -- Forensic entomology, DNA, and entomotoxicology -- Insects and decomposition -- Identifying flies which are important in forensic entomology -- Calliphoridae / guest chapter by Krzysztof Szpila -- Identifying beetles which are important in forensic entomology -- Sampling at the crime scene -- Rearing insects and other laboratory investigations -- Calculating the post mortem interval -- Ecology of forensically important flies -- The ecology of some forensically relevant beetles -- Investigations in an aquatic environment -- The forensic entomologist in court.