A check list of blow fly fauna (Diptera, Calliphoridae) of Kerala including forensically significant species

Authors

  • M.P. Reject Paul
  • C.F. Binoy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i3.948

Abstract

Seventeen species of blow fly belonging to four subfamilies and eight genera were recorded from Kerala based on field studies and literature. Out of the 17 species, seven are forensically significant, six are pollinators and two species each are carrion breeders and termite predators respectively. The distinguishing features and distribution of all the species are discussed.

Author Biographies

M.P. Reject Paul

Division of Applied and Forensic Entomology, Research & Post Graduate Department of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous & affiliated to University of Calicut), Thrissur680001, Kerala, India

C.F. Binoy

Division of Applied and Forensic Entomology, Research & Post Graduate Department of Zoology, St. Thomas’ College (Autonomous & affiliated to University of Calicut), Thrissur680001, Kerala, India

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Paul , M. R., & Binoy, C. (2023). A check list of blow fly fauna (Diptera, Calliphoridae) of Kerala including forensically significant species . ENTOMON, 48(3), 449–454. https://doi.org/10.33307/entomon.v48i3.948

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3 (2023)

Section

Short Communications