Interactive Key for Third Instar Larvae of Neotropical Blow Flies (Insecta, Diptera, Calliphoridae): the Contribution of Computational Tools to Assist in Species Identification

Autor(es)

Prado, Aline Marrara ; Savino, Andre Gardelino ; Thyssen, Patricia Jacqueline

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Neotropical Entomology; v. N/A, p. 7-pg., 2022-07-20.

Resumo

Calliphoridae (Insecta, Diptera), popularly known as blow flies or carrion flies, as most are necrophagous comprises one of the most relevant families of insects on forensics. Currently, more than 1500 blow fly species are known, the majority of which can be found in the Old World. In the Neotropics, it is estimated that there are approximately 20 species of forensic importance. In view of the taxonomic impediment associated with the identification of immatures, in this study, we present an interactive identification key for third instar larvae of necrophagous Calliphoridae species. This key includes 12 Neotropical blow fly species of forensic importance, more than 70 pictures, schemes, and definitions glossary and is free to access. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/24539-3 - Elaboração de chave taxonômica para larvas de terceiro estádio de espécies de Calliphoridae (Diptera) de importância forense
• Beneficiário: André Gardelino Savino
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica