Question

which can only be done by a forensic entomologist?
measure the temperature of the maggot mass in a corpse
collect insect samples from a corpse
identify the species of insects found on a corpse
collect soil samples from the ground around and below the corpse for larvae and pupae evidence
3 pts
question 8
on a corpse, there are flies, fly larvae, and beetles, but no ants. which is the correct pmi?
postmortem interval (days) insects present
0 - 3 blowflies
4 - 7 fly larvae and beetles
8 - 18 ants, cockroaches, beetles, and flies
19 - 30 beetles and mites
31+ none

Explanation:

1. For the first question: A forensic entomologist has specialized knowledge to identify insect species found on a corpse. Measuring maggot - mass temperature, collecting insect and soil samples can be done by other forensic or scientific personnel with proper training, but species - identification requires entomological expertise.
2. For the second question: According to the table, when there are flies, fly larvae, and beetles but no ants on a corpse, the post - mortem interval (PMI) is 4 - 7 days as that is the time period when fly larvae and beetles are present and ants are not.

Answer:

Question 7: identify the species of insects found on a corpse
Question 8: 4 - 7 days