A Modified Shannon Trap for Use in Forensic Entomology

Cavallari, Maria Luiza; Baltazar, Fabio Navarro; Carvalho, Erika Cristina de; Muñoz, Daniel Romero; Tolezano, José Eduardo

doi:10.4236/ae.2014.22012

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“…Due to the considerable diversity of Diptera, there are also many ways to study them. Various devices and traps are used to study Diptera (Matthews & Matthews, 1970;Disney et al, 1982;Baz et al, 2007;Castro et al, 2011;Cavallari et al, 2014). Catching Diptera using the fermental traps was thoroughly reported by Dvořáková (2008), Dvořák (2014) and Dvořák et al (2017).…”

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Selected Diptera families caught with beer traps in the Republic of Mordovia (Russia)

Dvořák¹,

Dvořáková²,

Oboňa³

et al. 2020

Nat. Conserv. Res.

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We have studied the fauna of several Diptera families caught with beer traps. In this paper, 36 species from 12 Diptera families are reported: four species of Anisopodidae, one species of Bibionidae, one species of Clusiidae, two species of Dryomyzidae, 11 species of Lauxaniidae, five species of Limoniidae, one species of Megamerinidae, three species of Pallopteridae, one species of Piophilidae, one species of Platystomatidae, four species of Sciomyzidae, and two species of Ulidiidae. From these species, three are new for Russia (Calliopum splendidum, Homoneura biumbrata, Sapromyza schnabli, all Lauxaniidae), two new for European Russia (Sylvicola fuscatoides (Anisopodidae), Myennis sibirica (Ulidiidae)). For the Republic of Mordovia and the Mordovia State Nature Reserve, the families Anisopodidae, Clusiidae, Megamerinidae, Pallopteridae, Piophilidae, Platystomatidae, Ulidiidae, and all Lauxaniidae species published in this list are recorded for the first time. Two species from the family Limoniidae (Achyrolimonia neonebulosa and Discobola parvispinula) and three species from the family Sciomyzidae (Euthycera chaerophylli, Tetanocera ferruginea and T. freyi) are recorded for the first time for the territory of the Mordovia State Nature Reserve. Beer traps can be recommended as one of the successful methods for future surveys of Diptera in the area of interest.

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Selected Diptera families caught with beer traps in the Republic of Mordovia (Russia)

Dvořák¹,

Dvořáková²,

Oboňa³

et al. 2020

Nat. Conserv. Res.

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“…The most commonly used traps in forensic entomology to collect dipterans are small baited traps, Schoenly traps and sticky traps (Cruise et al, 2018; LeBlanc et al, 2021; Weidner et al, 2017). Very few studies of sarcosaprophagous fauna have used constructed traps (Arnaldos et al, 2004; Cavallari et al, 2014; Cruise et al, 2018; Ordóñez et al, 2008; Prado e Castro, 2011; Schoenly, 1981; Schoenly et al, 1991). Schoenly traps have been proved to be effective (Arnaldos et al, 2004; Ordóñez et al, 2008; Prado e Castro, 2011; Schoenly, 1981; Schoenly et al, 1991), but they are complex and require the use of Leech's solution to kill and temporarily preserve the specimens, which may alter them.…”

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A novel low‐cost effective trap to capture sarcosaprophagous Diptera alive

Taleb

Djedouani²

2022

Insect Conserv Diversity

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1. Carrion flies are trapped to study their succession pattern and record their diversity or establish laboratory colonies for various purposes. They are typically collected manually, which is not only challenging and time-consuming, but may also result in incomplete or biased inventories. Passive trapping techniques commonly used damage the specimens and make them difficult to identify.2. We describe the construction of a trap to capture sarcosaprophagous Diptera alive.We tested six traps using six rabbit carcasses (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.) per trial over 1 year and recorded the diversity and succession of insects. We also established fly colonies of Lucilia sericata (Meigen) adults using captured individuals.3. A total of 27,428 insects (i.e., 8669 specimens in spring, 7969 specimens in summer, 8417 specimens in autumn and 2373 specimens in winter) belonging to 21 families and 43 species were collected over a period of 23, 19, 24 and 30 days in spring, summer, autumn and winter, respectively. The catch consisted mainly of the order Diptera (98.55%), but also Hymenoptera (1.45%). We successfully started a fly colony with 107 individuals in spring and added wild-type adults every season.The colonies were maintained for 1 year, during which the lifespan of the adult flies varied between 5 and 52 days.4. The device is easy to manufacture, low-cost, robust under field conditions, efficient and time-saving. It enables large samples to be collected within a short period of time over the entire trial period without affecting its condition or performance.

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“…In studies in basic and applied sciences, bait traps used to attract flies to determine the fauna of a region depend on the sense of smell and types of nutrition of flies (Cavallari et al 2014). The most well-known traps are carrion-baited , followed by basic meat bait traps (BMBTs), sticky traps, synthetic smell traps and chemical (insecticide) traps (Boonchu et al 2003;Harvey et al 2010;Nurita & Abu 2010).…”

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Chemical meat bait traps versus basic meat bait traps in collection of adult flies

Açikgöz

Köse

Divrak³

2016

Entomological Research

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The aim of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of chemical meat bait traps and basic meat bait traps for collecting adult flies. Bait traps used to collect these species can be damaged by anthropogenic or environmental effects. In this study, chemical meat bait traps and basic meat bait traps were hung from trees in the garden of the Ankara University Forensic Sciences Institute. This activity was carried out on the first Monday of each month for nine months. During the study, 1894 specimens were collected. Of all these species, 1787 (94.35%) were obtained from chemical meat bait traps (CMBTs), while 107 (5.65%) were obtained from basic meat bait traps (BMBTs). To determine the diversity of species in CMBT and BMBT sample groups in our study, Shannon Wiener and Simpson diversity and dominance indices were used. Shannon Evenness Index was calculated to determine the relationship between species community‐density. Cluster analysis provided a summary of the similarity in species composition of different regions. The CMBT and BMBT trap groups similarity/dissimilarity feature was checked using Bray–Curtis cluster analysis. The number of species collected from CMBTs was considerably higher than in BMBTs. The results of this study will help researchers to save time. In addition, it should be kept in mind that thiamethoxam is harmful to the environment when it contaminates sources of water.

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A Modified Shannon Trap for Use in Forensic Entomology

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Selected Diptera families caught with beer traps in the Republic of Mordovia (Russia)

Selected Diptera families caught with beer traps in the Republic of Mordovia (Russia)

A novel low‐cost effective trap to capture sarcosaprophagous Diptera alive

Chemical meat bait traps versus basic meat bait traps in collection of adult flies

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