The life stages of insects, such as blow flies or carrion beetles, found on a corpse can give clues about how long the person has been dead and help build a timeline of the crime.
Tag: Insects
Giving Thanks to Wildlife
Take a moment to think about the wildlife that makes Nebraska home. They enrich our lives, inspire curiosity and remind us that we’re part of a bigger story.
Nebraska’s Freshwater Predators
Some of the state’s most impressive hunters live under the surface of our lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Millipede Migration
For reasons that are still not completely understood, millipedes have been observed traveling in groups by the thousands under the cover of darkness.
Orb Weaver Spider Webs
One of the most fascinating signs of fall is the sudden appearance of perfectly spun spider webs glistening with morning dew.
Confessions from the Sunflower Patch
It grows in road ditches, pastures and other areas that aren’t farmed. Its late-summer flush of golden blooms is hard to miss.