Match the description to the appropriate stage of insects’ interaction with remains.

What is the common name of this beetle?.    

An insect was collected hovering around a flower at a scene, but the investigator was unsure what it is. They say it has yellow and black stripes on its back, has two wings and big eyes. What type of insect is this (common name, be specific)? What order does it belong to?

You should alway obtain as much information about the victim and the case as possible.

_____________ is the fourth stage of decomposition.

_____________ is the first stage of decomposition.

What does cadaverine do?

What does putrescine do?

Which is not an example of a biotic factor that can affect decomposition?

You find the following insects were collected from your scene, what stage of decomposition do you expect your body to be in?           nitidulids, dermestids, trogids, pupal cases