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Examination of Civil Forensic Entomology Through Case Studies
Alicia Thuis
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Alicia Thuis
In partial fulfillment of the requirements
For the Degree of Masters of Science
Department of Entomology
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Spring, 2017 Table of Contents
Brief History of Forensic Entomology 2
Civil Forensic Case Studies 11
The Raisin Ant 11
Maggots in My Potato! 13
Extra Protein for Fido 15
Health Food Invasion 16
Swimming Spiders 18
Extras in the Steak 19
In or Out? 23
Buttery Parasites 24
Laminated Flies 26
Chicken Fried Maggots 27
Process of Elimination 29
Bed Bugs Everywhere! 30
Not a “Bug” 32
Not a Cockroach 34
Ethical Considerations 36
Best Practice Recommendations 43
Future Research Directions 47
References 50