Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) As Forensic Indicators in Egypt with Special Reference to the Development Data of Lucilia Cuprina (Wiedemann)

The attraction of Calliphoridae flies, as initial colonizers, to human corpses within a short period following exposure was well studied. However, access to helpful data regarding blowflies' succession patterns is lacking in Egypt. Calliphoridae provides an important source of evidence for forensic/ criminal investigations. However, climate change is altering the distribution of invertebrate pests, including forensically important insects. A modern and continuous record of succession patterns of insects in Egypt will give crucial information and assist forensic investigators. Moreover, examining the link between the geographic distribution of insects and the location-specific climatic conditions will aid in assuming the future insects' distribution scenarios, which are needed in assessing the post-mortem interval. This review recorded several succession models of blowflies on vertebrate carrion in Egypt. Also, it focused on the impact of the regional environmental variations on the life cycle of Lucilia cuprina, one among the primary flies to occupy a cadaver upon its death.