Forensic Importance
In the field of medico-criminal forensic entomology, L. mexicana can be used to determine post mortem intervals using a time of colonization on corpses because the fly is attracted to freshly killed animal carcasses. As for other fields of forensic entomology, stored product specialists should keep in mind that although attributed to L. coeruleiviridis, an episode of contamination of drying fruit in Sacramento Valley was most likely caused by L. mexicana. More research on the insect is needed in order to efficiently use it in criminal and health cases.
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