Forensic entomology
Forensic entomology is the study of insects and other arthropods (ie spiders, mites) in a situation where a crime may have been committed. The insects recovered from a crime scene can provide vital information for the investigating team.
The most common role for Museum forensic entomologists is establishing a minimum time since death in suspicious cases, by analysing the carrion insects on the body.
The Museum's has an unparalleled collection of over 28 million insect specimens and approximately 50 staff with considerable expertise.
All of our casework is supported by high-quality scientific research to extend our knowledge of the biology, ecology and behaviour of insects of forensic importance.
What we offer
Dr Hall working on a post-mortem
- Collection of evidence from
- crime scenes
- post-mortems
- Insect identification from
- crime scenes
- foodstuff
- buildings
- Analysis of insect evidence
- expert witness report
- courtroom testimony
Calliphora vicina female
- Training in forensic entomology for
- crime scene investigators
- pathologists
- students
- providing
- advice on recovering insect evidence
- presentations
- lectures
- Research
- laboratory studies on blowfly development
- succession studies on cadavers
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Investigations
The most common role for Museum forensic entomologists is establishing a minimum time since death in suspicious cases, by analysing carrion insects on the body.
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Forensic entomology team
Find out more about the forensic entomology team and their expertise.
For further information contact
Division of vectors and parasites
Department of Life sciences
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5715
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 5229
Email us
NHM Consulting
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5019
Fax: +44 (0)20 7942 5841
Email us: nhmconsulting@nhm.ac.uk
