| Further observations on the nocturnal oviposition behaviour of blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae). | |
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PMID: 11457619 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Calculating the age of immature stages of blow flies showing the longest period of association with a dead body often gives a fairly accurate estimate of the post-mortem interval (PMI). Determination of the exact time of oviposition by these flies had generally been made in the light of the conventional belief that blow flies are neither active nor do they lay eggs during night. This method of estimating the time of oviposition was modified when Greenberg [J. Med. Entomol. 27 (1990) 807] reported nocturnal oviposition by three calliphorid species that are occasionally used as forensic indicators. However, a technical problem with his experiment, having long term consequences, was placement of the bait on the ground among bushes. This could have made it possible for the flies already resting near the bait to climb over the piece of meat and lay eggs. Though Greenberg's experiment proves beyond any doubt that blow flies do lay eggs at night as well as by day, active attraction of these flies at night towards the oviposition medium had yet to be proved and the present experiment has been designed for this purpose. |
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Authors:
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D Singh; M Bharti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 120 ISSN: 0379-0738 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-17 Completed Date: 2001-09-06 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 124-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Zoology, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002, Punjab, India. |
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Animals Circadian Rhythm Diptera / anatomy & histology*, growth & development Female Oviposition / physiology* Temperature |
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