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Misidentifying forensically relevant insects can damage the witness credibility.

At 24C, an insect takes 15 hours to hatch from the egg stage and 21 hours to complete the first instar. Using 10C as a threshold, what is the total number of degree hours it takes this insect to reach the second instar (i.e., complete the first instar)? List only the number itself in your answer.

You are called to a scene to collect entomological evidence and you notice that colonization is focused in the nose and the lower abdomen. What does this colonization pattern indicate to you?

The court may exclude evidence if the probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of misleading the jury under which FRE?

Insect arrival is equivalent to oviposition.

Insect arrival is equivalent to oviposition.

What is the common name for this fly?

What class are insects classified under? Make sure to capitalize your answer.

Chose all materials that are used for collecting adult insects. Select all that apply.

What is a characteristic of this family pertaining to the legs? Be specific.