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Forensic Entomology: A New Type of Detective The use of Forensic Entomology is quickly becoming recognized and accepted as a valid form of forensic identification. Although some problems have been found with the method, many police departments want to add its use to their crime-solving arsenal. Some people cannot understand how a simple bug can be used to solve a crime. Nevertheless, forensic entomology has been documented and proven very effective in crime solving. This …

…in this work and want to use it,” says Gail Anderson. Forensic entomology is quickly becoming commonplace even though its start is slow. While the true future of forensic entomology is uncertain, it is most likely its use will become more widely used as time goes by. In addition, although some problems have been found, with further research and more diligent study I believe that forensic entomology will take its place along side criminal fingerprinting.