Diptera Calliphoridae is the first major kind of flies that appears on the decomposed corpses. In forensic entomology, according to the living characteristics of Calliphoridae flies, we could accurately estimate postmortem interval (PMI) in a murder or unidentified case and could provide useful clues to solve the case. This paper introduces the characteristics of the biology and morphology of Diptera Calliphoridae, and reviews the combined application of forensic entomology, molecular biology, mathematical morphology and toxicology.
Animals ; Autopsy ; Cadaver ; Diptera ; Entomology ; Forensic Anthropology ; Forensic Medicine/methods* ; Forensic Sciences ; Humans ; Postmortem Changes ; Time Factors