Family Sepsidae associated with the decomposition of organic matter (Insecta: Diptera)
Instituto Federal Goiano, Biological Sciences, Parasitology, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
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Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, 2022, 05(02), 016–038.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjst.2022.5.2.0059
Publication history:
Received on 02 June 2022; revised on 06 August 2022; accepted on 08 August 2022
Abstract:
Sepsidae larvae are coprophagous or, more rarely, scavengers. Most species are associated with mammalian droppings, on which eggs are laid and within which larvae develop. The entire post-embryonic development lasts from 14 to 32 days. Many sepsis apparently plays an important biological role as decomposers of excrements of mammals and other animals. Some species may be of limited hygienic importance due to their association with human faeces. Others are useful tools in Forensic Entomology. The objective of this work is to inventory the biology, ecology, habitat, geographic distribution, taxonomy, life cycle, phenology, biological control, and work carried out on the Sepsidae Family (Insecta: Diptera). The research was carried out in studies related to quantitative aspects taxonomic and conceptual aspects. A literature search was carried out containing articles published from 1926 to 2022. The mini review was prepared in Goiânia, Goiás, from September to October 2021, through the Biological Abstract, Periodicals CAPES and Scielo.
Keywords:
Coprophagous; Palaeosepsis; Archisepsis; Scavengers; Forensic Entomology
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