The Effect of Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol ® ) on the Development of C hrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1794) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and its Implications for Forensic Entomology

This study investigated the potential effects of flunitrazepam (known as “date rape drug”) on the developmental cycle of Chrysomya megacephala , an important forensic species, and their possible implications for the calculation of the PMI . A 1050 C. megacephala eggs were divided into five groups wi...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 2016-07, Vol.61 (4), p.1112-1115
Main Authors: Baia, Tainá Costa, Campos, Alessandra, Wanderley, Bruno Mattos Silva, Gama, Renata Antonaci
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Language:English
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Summary:This study investigated the potential effects of flunitrazepam (known as “date rape drug”) on the developmental cycle of Chrysomya megacephala , an important forensic species, and their possible implications for the calculation of the PMI . A 1050 C. megacephala eggs were divided into five groups with seven replications each. The eggs were placed on artificial diet prepared with four drug concentrations of flunitrazepam (4, 8, 16, and 32 ng/g), besides the control group (prepared with water). Were evaluated the potential effects on development time, weight gain, and mortality during the cycles. The drug had no significant effect on development time or mortality although it did affect the weight of the pupae and adults (Kruskal–Wallis, p  
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1111/1556-4029.13104