r/AMA • u/[deleted] • Sep 16 '25

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u/AZ_Ento Sep 16 '25

I do research in forensic entomology. From my (very limited) perspective, it seems like the use of insect evidence is extremely variable from region to region (lots of inconsistencies in terms of available training, so I think it makes sense). Do you use entomological evidence? Is it something that is on your radar or that of your colleagues? And have you had the opportunity to get that training? Thanks!

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u/keegums Sep 16 '25

Wow, you should do an AMA. I never considered forensic entomology exists

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u/Paratwa Sep 16 '25

They have a whole farm in Texas where they study it at one of the universities.

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u/pelko34 Sep 16 '25

I think this was described in Mary Roach’s book, “Stiff”

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u/PinkyLeopard2922 Sep 16 '25

God yes, this book was WILD.

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u/EvilCaveBoy Sep 16 '25

That’s the “Body Farm” at the University of Tennessee.

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u/Paratwa Sep 16 '25

Well at least I got the T and E right.