ABSTRACT
Forensic entomology is the scientific study of insects involved in matters pertaining to the law. It is best known for its use in the investigation of crimes, especially violent crimes such as murder. This sub-speciality of forensic entomology, called medicocriminal entomology (Catts and Goff, 1992), is the subject dealt with here. Other forensic involvement by insects may include contamination of foodstuffs (stored products entomology) or infestation of buildings and gardens in the urban environment (urban entomology) (Lord and Stevenson, 1986).
