Identification of Larvae in the Examination of Eight Decomposed Bodies at Sardjito Hospital and Bhayangkara Polda DIY Hospital, Period July – December 2024
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 16 (2026),
1 Dey 2026
,
Page 1-8
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v16.50778
Abstract
Background: The increasing incidence of decomposed body discoveries in Indonesia poses significant challenges in forensic investigations. Forensic entomology, particularly the identification of fly larvae, plays a critical role in estimating the post-mortem interval (PMI) and identifying potential body relocation. This research directly aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through its contribution to mortality assessment and evidence-based forensic investigations.
Methods: This descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted on eight decomposed bodies examined at Sardjito Hospital and Bhayangkara POLDA DIY Hospital from July to December 2024. Larva samples were collected from specific anatomical sites and morphologically identified through posterior spiracle analysis.
Results: Out of a total of 334 larvae examined, four types of larvae were found: Chrysomya (63%), Sarcophaga (20%), Calliphora (13%), and Musca (4%). Chrysomya species were predominantly found on indoor corpses within optimal larval development temperatures (24.2°C–35.6°C). Morphological classification also identified distinct patterns in hairy and non-hairy larvae across the discovery environment.
Conclusion: Larval diversity aids post-mortem interval estimation and may indicate body relocation based on species and habitat. In eight examined cases, four larval types of Chrysomya predominated, with prior temperatures ranging from 25.2°C to 35.4°C.
- Entomology forensic
- flies larva
- decomposition
- justice
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