Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Heleomyzidae on drying out frog's eggs

Posted by Robert Nash on 18-05-2006 11:35
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Andrzej This (Oeceoptoma thoracica, Sepsidae) is an interesting association as these insects and Heleomyzidae are of forensic importance. They are used to help establish PMI (Post mortem interval
or time of death. The immage is very useful as it shows the characteristic costal spines found in this family- Heleomyzidae.Robert

Edited by Robert Nash on 18-05-2006 11:36