Forensic Entomology Guide
Beetles:
Carrion Beetle
Adult
Life Cycle: 34 + days
EGGS: Laid
PUPAE: Formed Carrion Beetle immediately
after day 14; will upon contact
hatch into adults with body
after 20 days Life Cycle
LARVAE: Hatch 5-7 days
after eggs are laid
Carrion beetles are feed on decaying flesh as well as eating the larvae and eggs
of competing insects. They are attracted to bodies by the odor of decay given
off.
Sexton Beetle
Adult
Life Cycle: 32 + days
EGGS: Laid
PUPAE: Formed Sexton Beetle immediately
after day 22; will upon contact
hatch into adults with body
after 10 days Life Cycle
LARVAE: Hatch 12-13
days after eggs are laid
Both the adult and larvae of the Sexton beetle feed on the decaying flesh.