Maggot behavior in forensic entomology
Student Name: Varshini Cherukapalli. UCD Department: Entomology. UCD Mentor: Bob Kimsey.
Our lab is studying maggot behavior to understand how they collect when feeding on carcasses. If the maggots only group with others of their own species, then forensic entomologists must change their method of collecting insects in order to obtain samples of each species. This research would improve how accurately forensic entomologists gather their data, helping the entire field as a whole.
