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Review Article

Author :

Annwesha Mazumdar, Amit Kumar Choudhary, Ritika Roy, Vinod Dhingra, Ritika Gupta, Sujit Kumar Mallic, Annwesha Mazumdar, Amit Kumar Choudhary, Ritika Roy, Vinod Dhingra, Ritika Gupta, Sujit Kumar Mallic

Volume :

10

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Forensic entomo-toxicology is an interdisciplinary field that integrates entomology and toxicology to detect xenobiotics from necrophages insects feeding on decomposed remains especially when traditional matrices are not available or are in highly decomposed stage. The presence of toxicants can alter insect development, physiology, succession rate due to which it could probably hamper the accuracy of post-mortem interval (PMI) calculation. This paper delineates the life cycle of blow fly which primarily colonizers of decomposing carcass and identify prevalent species found in India for interpreting colonization pattern, geographic location of these insects for forensic investigation. It critically evaluates the strengths and limitations of entomo-toxicological approaches within forensic contexts and synthesizes current findings on the impact of various xenobiotics— drugs, pesticides, nanoparticles, antibiotics, and heavy metals on the insect developmental rates which can affect the PMI. Furthermore, the paper explores the recent advancement of integrating it with artificial intelligence (AI), positioning it as a transformative tool for future forensic entomotoxicological applications to aid in scientific investigation. This review offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of insect detoxification mechanisms and xenobiotic interactions, and underscores the potential of AI-enhanced models to advance scientific rigor and operational efficacy in forensic casework.