23. Landmark events in insect-related biology

24. Globe skimmer (Pantala flavascens) migration

25. Branches of Entomology
Forest entomology
Medical entomology
Agricultural entomology
Forensic entomology

26. Forest entomology
Diversity studies
Pest Management

27. Diversity studies Check lists Systematics Classical taxonomy
Molecular taxonomy
Diversity indices
Functional diversity
Indicator species

28. Pest Management Impact assessments Population dynamics Management
Quarantine
Chemical
Cultural
Autocidal
Biological
Parasites
Predators
Pathogens
Fungi
Bacteria
Virus

30. Medical Entomology
Deals with insects and arthropods that impact human health
Include:
Scientific research on the behavior, ecology and epidemiology of arthropod disease vectors
Tremendous outreach to the public
Local and state official in the interest of public safety

31. Insects of Medical importance
Provide useful medical services or drugs
Are useful model systems in genetic studies
Directly cause damage to human tissue
Act as vectors for disease- causing organisms

32. Agricultural entomology
Agriculture: Cultivation of plants/animals for human use
Role of insects in Agriculture
Harmful insects
Spread diseases and kill the crop
Eat plant parts, reduce yield
Beneficial insects
Eat or parasitize harmful insects
Produce markatable products(Honey,Silk..)
Mealy bug
Silk worm
Honey bee

33. Urban Stored product Medicolegal
Pest infestation in buildings, gardens; misuse of pesticides
Contamination of commercial products
Death Investigations

34. Role of insects in Forensic Investigations
To find
PMI (When did death occur?)
Movement of corpse (Where did death occur?)
Manner and cause of death (How did death occur?)
Involvement of drugs or toxins in the crime
Association of suspects with the death scene
Investigation method
Collection of species
Analyse age, number and species of insect
Develop life cycle model

36. Typical Faunal Succession Pattern
Succession wave
Principle insect fauna
State of corpse
Age of corpse 1
Blow flies
Fresh
First 3 months 2
Blow flies & Flesh flies
Odour 3
Dermestid beetles
Fats are rancid
3-6 months 4
Various flies 5
Various flies & beetles
Ammonia fermentation
4-8 months 6
Mites
6-12 months 7
Completely dry
1-3 years 8
Beetles
3+years
Flesh flies
Beetles
Mites
Blow flies

37. Why research?