forensic entomology

Explains how forensic entomologists use insects found at crime scenes to help police solve crimes.

Discusses forensic entomology: the study of insects as they relate to crimes scenes and the identification of bodies, as well as palynology, the study of plant spores and pollen as they relate to crime scene investigation, and highlights incidents in the history of forensic science when evidence from nature played a major role.

Explains how studying insects and their habits can help forensic entomologists gather evidence about crimes.

Presents an introduction to forensic science, explaining how insects, pollen grains and other evidence from nature can leave trace clues that help make or break criminal cases and solve crimes.

An introduction to forensic entomology that discusses the history of the science, the job responsibilities of a forensic entomologist, and how bugs can help entomologists determine circumstances and time of death.

Explains how forensic entomologists use insects found at crime scenes to help police solve crimes.

Profiles real-life cases that have been solved through forensic entomological evidence; and explores the career of a forensic entomologist.