Life history traits of immature Blaesoxipha plinthopyga (Dipera: Sarcophagidae) developing on beef, chicken, and swine liver

The carrion fly, Blaesoxipha plinthopyga (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), is forensically important due to its ability to be one of the first Dipteran species to colonize a human corpse indoors. Blaesoxipha plinthopyga can be a reliable source in determining the minimal post mortem interval (m-PMI), however the lack of biological data and proper identification of the larvae makes it difficult to determine its m-PMI. The focus of my study is to determine the developmental rate on beef liver at the temperatures 25°C, 30°C, and 35°C for Blaesoxipha plinthopyga. Experiments at 25°C are currently in progress. The resulting information will be beneficial to entomologist around the country to get a better understanding of the life history traits of Blaesoxipha plinthopyga when it colonizes a human corpse.