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April 13, 2025

Forensic Entomology: How Insects Help Solve Crimes Under the Microscope

I would like to sincerely thank Dr. McLeod for their helpful feedback during the early stages of developing this infographic. Their guidance was instrumental in shaping the content and ensuring its accuracy. I also want to thank my friends for their thoughtful suggestions and support throughout the process, their input helped improve the clarity and overall presentation of the final design.

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4 comments

  • jrosas11

    I really enjoyed this infographic and felt personally connected to it as a forensic science major. The way it explains how insects can act as tiny detectives in criminal investigations is very interesting and relevant to my field of study. I especially appreciated how it illustrated the role of insect life cycles in estimating time of death, a application of forensic entomology that truly brings science and justice together. The visuals and clear explanations make complex concepts easier to grasp. One suggestion for improvement would be to include a short visual timeline to further show how these techniques are applied in actual investigations. Overall, great work I very much enjoyed it!

  • Jaidelin Alvarado

    This infographic strongly resonated with me because it combines biology with forensic science, which closely aligns with my academic interests. I appreciated how the role of insects in determining time of death was explained clearly and in an engaging way. The visuals made the scientific concepts easier to understand for a broad audience. A possible improvement would be to include references to real forensic case but Overall, this was a fascinating and informative infographic.

  • Aaron Lupian

    This infographic caught my attention as it covers a niche subject but has positive worldly applications. The design of the infographic was very eye catching with the white text against a dark background making the information clearly visible. The data also provides several examples of different insects and how they could be utilized in the field, making the topic more promising. I also think the given example of a real life case in which these methods were conducted made the argument for the benefits stronger.

  • ahernandez229

    The best infographic about bugs I’ve read!!

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