International Research Journa Vol. 8(9), 1-7, September (2019 International Science Community Associat Forensic entomology Departm Avai Received 15 th Fe Abstract The importance of forensic entomology i morphology of blowfly larvae in comparis crime can be acquired. Interpretations ca animal- Post Mortem Interval. In conse methods such as DNA analysis could help and enhancing the protection of critically e Keywords: Blowfly larvae, conservation, Introduction Reported and employed first in the 13 th entomology has been used sporadically an a investigations involving murder 1 . This is be larvae found on corpses in a crime sc information useful to identifying suspects. Th carcasses/corpses however is dependent on such as the ambient temperature, the habit murder scene among others 2 . Several expe observation of three different final instar blow mouthparts and posterior spiracles in a mic behavior in different soil textures were observations were recorded, the summary re inferences made. Methodology This study aimed at conducting an identifica species, C. Vomitoria, M. Domestica and L. se referred to as maggot 1, 2 and 3 respectiv forensic investigations, and their burrowing h wildlife crime. The larvae mouth and poste observed in a microscope and the imag comparison. The larvae were also placed different soil forms (loose or compacted) burrow. Their frequency at various soil recorded along with the average time (secs) ta species to burrow in the soil. The results were tables and graphs, and critical commentary a made in relation to wildlife crime forensic inv Results and discussion Through observations using a miscope, th identified. The results were as follows; al of Biological Sciences ___________________________ 9) tion and wildlife crime–the role of Blo T.M. Simon ment of Biological Sciences, University of Chester, UK jacksimons.mu@gmail.com ilable online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me ebruary 2019, revised 1 st July 2019, accepted 23 th August 2019 in crime scenes investigation cannot be underestimated son with the ambient environment at a death scene, critica an then be made in identifying the average time since th ervation, therefore, the application of forensic techniq p in identifying probable offenders thereby solving crimin endangered species. CSI, forensic entomology, Post Mortem Interval (PMI), w century, forensic as a crucial part in ecause insects and cene can provide heir colonization of n different factors tat/location of the eriments involving wfly larvae species’ croscope and their conducted. Their esults recorded and ation of fly maggot ericata (hereinafter vely) important in habits in relation to erior sections were ges recorded for d in jars bearing ) and allowed to depths (cm) was aken by the maggot e then presented in and interpretations vestigations. he maggots were Figure-1: A microscopic image sho of maggot 1 - Calliphoridae larv (Blue bottle fly). Figure-2: A microscopic image show maggot 1-Calliphoridae larva sp., Cal fly). __________ ISSN 2278-3202 Int. Res. J. Biological Sci. 1 owfly larvae . Through analysis of the al information regarding a he death of the particular ques combined with other nal acts involving animals wildlife crime. owing the posterior spiracles va sp., Calliphora vomitoria wing the mouthparts/spines of lliphora vomitoria (Blue bottle Microscope