Predators and parasites of necrophagous species Necrophagous species of Coleoptera are most strongly attracted during the active stage of decomposition. Many Dipterans, especially their larval forms, are involved in removal of material from the carcass, though not in an appreciable amount. These blowflies are also strongly attracted during the bloat stage of decomposition. The fresh stage of decomposition is characterized by the arrival of necrophagous blowflies and flesh flies. The initial colonizers of greatest importance are those of the family Calliphoridae, Sarcophagidae and Muscidae (house flies), as these are typically the first insects to lay eggs at remains. Because of this, necrophagous species are considered to be the most important for post-mortem interval estimations. These species develop from eggs laid directly on the carcass and complete their life cycle on or near the remains. Necrophagous blowfly species are often the first to arrive and colonize at a site of decomposing remains. Although specific arthropod species present at remains will vary by geographic location, some examples of common blowflies are Calliphora vicina, Phormia regina, Protophormia terraenovae and Lucilia sericata This ecological classification includes many species of the order Diptera (true flies) from the families Calliphoridae (blowflies) and Sarcophagidae (flesh flies), and some species of the order Coleoptera (beetles). Necrophagous species are insects/arthropods that feed directly on remains, or the fluids released from remains during the decomposition process. Larvae of blowflies and flies on 5-day old porcupine corpse
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