Forensic entomology - Past, present and future

Entomology is derived from the Greek word entomon (insect) +logos (word, reason) meaning the study of insects. Forensic entomology is probably one of the oldest branches of forensic sciences. It has developed over the years from being used only for finding post mortem interval to being used for season of death, geographical location of death, movement or storage of remains after death etc. The development of entomotoxicology has further diversified and enhanced the role of entomology in forensic sciences. The use of DNA for identification of new species has opened a new chapter in the field. These are some of the aspects that we have to work on for future research.