Forensic Insect Identification Cards - Hardcover

Castner, James L.; Byrd, Jason H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0962515086 ISBN 13: 9780962515088

Publisher: Feline Pr, 2000

Synopsis

A set of laminated cards for use in the field or lab depicting the most common U.S. species of insects and arthropods attracted to human remains. Specially developed for crime scene investigators, coroners, medical examiners, and law enforcement personnel that collect and analyze insect evidence at death scenes. An instructive tool for students of the forensic sciences and useful in field workshops that discuss the identification and collection of evidence at a death scene.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. James L. Castner is a tropical biologist, photographer, author, publisher, educator, and consultant. He specializes in creating and publishing educational materials that are thoroughly illustrated, easy to use, and affordable. He leads tours to tropical areas of the world, specializing in Latin America. Personal interests include tribal art derived from human materials such as shrunken heads and trophy or overmodeled skulls.

Dr. Jason H. Byrd is a board-certified forensic entomologist. He has published numerous scientific articles on the use and application of entomological evidence in legal investigations. He serves as a consultant and educator in criminal and civil legal investigations in both the United States and throughout the world. His research efforts have focused on the development and behavior of insects of forensic importance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Feline Pr
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0962515086
• ISBN 13: 9780962515088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 60