Assume that you are part of a forensic team. You have the responsibility to collect insects from a decomposed body in a crime scene. Research and write the steps you would follow to collect and preserve the evidence

When collecting insect evidence from a decomposing body, I would:

Use gloves and forceps to collect evidence.Use a hand net to trap insects to collect insects flying over the body.Make sure to keep insects found on different parts of the body separate.Keep the insects in breathable containers and ensure that they are in an upright position.Label each container with the body part name from where the insects were found.Look closely for maggots in open wounds and the ground near the body.Collect maggots, larva, and pupa shells and preserve them in separate vials secured with paper towels to allow airflow and prevent escape.Label the vials containing the larva with the color of the larva.Collect soil sample in a container leaving room for air.Collect beetles in a specimen jar from the soil and under the corpse.