Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies

The family Syrphidae is among the most important insect groups due to its significant contributions to pollination and its role as natural enemies. In cotton agroecosystems, syrphids play an important predatory role by contributing to the biological control of aphids and other soft-bodied pests. The material examined…

Cyanide is a highly toxic compound that is widely used in various industrial sectors, including gold and silver mining, plastic manufacturing, and the production of certain pesticides. Present in both organic and inorganic forms, cyanide can contribute to environmental pollution, leading to contamination of soil and w…

This study investigated the effects of acoustic sound frequencies including sub-ultrasonic and ultrasonic levels on the mortality of adult house flies (Musca domestica). A total of 240 flies were exposed to four frequencies: 6.00 kHz and 14.30 kHz (sub-ultrasonic), 20.00 kHz (ultrasonic threshold), and 25.50 kHz (ultr…

Aim: This study aimed to develop and validate an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)-based analytical method for detecting arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) in Lucilia sericata (Meigen, 1826) larvae fed on contaminated liver tissue and to evaluate the relationship between element concentrations in the fe…

The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1885) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is an invasive quarantine pest that has spread rapidly worldwide and in Türkiye in recent years, causing significant damage to agricultural products. In this study, conducted in 2025, nymphs and adults of H. halys were collected…

Lucilia sericata larval secretion (LS) has been associated with wound-related biological processes; however, its effects on fibroblast responses under oxidative stress conditions remain insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to evaluate the dose-dependent effects of LS on 3T3 fibroblast behavior in an H₂O₂-ind…

Bu çalışmada hem tarım ve hayvancılık sektöründe hem de halk sağlığı bakımından evlerde, endüstriyel depo alanları ile okul ve hastane gibi farklı kamusal alanlarda yaygın olarak kullanılan geniş spektrumlu sentetik bir piretroid insektisit olan Deltametrin (DEL)’in, meyve sineği olarak da bilinen ve önemli bir model…

Larva terapisi olarak da bilinen Maggot Debritman Terapisi, yarayı temizleme ve debride etme amacıyla kullanılan geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarından biridir. Terapi sırasında, steril sinek larvaları nekrotik dokuyu parçalamakta ve yara debritmanını destekleyen enzimler salgılamaktadırlar. İnfeksiyonu kontro…

Abstract Chronic wounds, particularly in diabetic patients, represent a major clinical and economic burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Complementary therapies are increasingly integrated alongside conventional treatments to improve healing outcomes. Maggot debridement therapy (MDT), utilizing the larvae of Lucili…

Postmortem redistribution of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) remains controversial because controlled animal experiments often show pronounced central-to-peripheral concentration gradients, whereas human casework exhibits highly variable patterns. This study applied retrospective data reconstruction to compare the central-…

Abstract Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) is a fly species of forensic and medical importance due to its ability to promote wound healing and reduce local inflammation in medical applications, and to colonize in decomposing vertebrate remains. Although the species is of great importance for both medi…

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The house fly, Musca domestica (Linnaeus, 1758), is a major threat to public health and food safety due to its ability to transmit numerous pathogenic microorganisms. Despite global control efforts, populations remain abundant in residential areas, livestock facilities, and slaughterhouses, largely due to their high r…

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