Forensic Entomology: Beetles Staphylinidae Staphylinidae – rove beetles Arrive a few hours after a death Are active throughout decomposition process Dermestids Dermestids – Carpet beetle Larvae and adults feed on dry skin and hairs Histeridae Histeridae – Hister beetles Found in bloated, decay, and early drying stages Both larvae and adults feed on maggots and puparia
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