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Entomological evidence collection is the process of collecting evidence based on insect clues used in criminal investigations. If evidence is not carefully preserved at a crime scene after a death, it may be difficult or impossible for an entomologist to make an accurate identification of specimens, if for example, all morphological characteristics are not preserved. == Collecting materials == One of the most valuable things a forensic entomologist has is his collection kit. There are commercially available insect evidence collection kits (), but you can customize your own to meet geographical and budget requirements. Below is a list of necessary tools. * Aerial or sweep insect nets: Nets can be anywhere from 15-36" * Sticky Traps: (see Fig. 1) * Feather weight or light touch forceps * Collection Vials: Screw cap type with neoprene cap inserts 4-dram size, killing jars which are jars of ½" of plaster to absorb the ethyl acetate * Plastic "yogurt" or "bait" containers: Used in collecting and shipping larvae * Aluminum foil: Used in constructing a pouch that will hold the live larvae and their food source during shipment * Vermiculite: Used in filling the bottom of the larval containers * Plastic specimen containers 4-8oz size * Non-adhesive and heavy bond paper paper labels used in labeling and placement inside and outside of the collection containers * #2 pencil * Small hand trowel or garden spade: Used in soil sampling and digging for migrating larvae or pupae in outdoor death scenes * Thermometers: Preferably digital, but dial type, mercury, or alcohol types are fine * 35 mm SLR camera, lens, and flash: Used for on the scene macrophotography of insects. Also, a standard 35 mm lens should be used for general scene photographs. * Ruler or any other measuring device: For showing scale in photographs * Disposable gloves * Preservation and collection chemicals: In particular ethyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, and KAA * Paper towels: For use in kill jars and for cleaning utensils * Thermos of boiling water: Used to boil the larvae * Sifting screens: Used for processing soil samples for insects and insect artifacts * Entomological Death Scene Form () * Shipping containers: Styrofoam containers with lids are best as it offers good insulation from temperature extremes, but corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used - This list was adapted from Dr. J.H. Byrd’s website for entomological collection equipment and materials.〔Byrd, J.H.. ("Entomological Collection Equipment and Materials." ) Forensic Entomology. 2007. 17 Mar 2008〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Entomological evidence collection」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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