First record of Necrobia rufipes (De Geer, 1775) (Coleoptera: Cleridae) from Khuzestan Province,southwest of Iran, a beetle species of forensic importance

摘要

Objective: To introduce Necrobia rufipes as a forensic important species in the study area.Methods: This study was performed using a laboratory bred rat (Wistar rat) weighing 352 g as a model for decomposition. The rat was killed by contusion and placed in a semi-desert location. Observations and collections of beetles were made daily during May to July 2015.Results: Decomposition time for the rat lasted 38 days and Necrobia rufipes was seen in the bloat to decay stages of body decomposition.Conclusions: The species of beetle found in this case could be used in forensic investigations particularly during the warm season in future.