A Review of the Biological, Ecological, and Forensic Implications of the Mupli Beetle (Luprops tristis)

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10.2991/978-94-6239-610-4_59How to use a DOI?

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Luprops tristis; Mupli beetle; forensic entomology; indoor crime scene entomology; environmental forensics; medico-legal injury; dormancy; defensive secretion

Abstract

Mupli beetle (Luprops tristis) is well known in seasonal mass indoor invasion in rubber-producing areas of India and is regarded as an important house pest. Although its biology, ecology, aggregation patterns and defensive chemistry have been well known, its possible significance to forensic science is not explored. This species, due to its close connection with human environments, seasonal predictability, and aggravating chemical excretions, could be of importance in areas of indoor crime scene entomology, medico-legal injury, environmental and public health forensic science, toxicology and civil litigation related to pests. This review is a synthesis of current biological and ecological data and an assessment of how these qualities can be applied to forensic value. The important knowledge gaps, such as the decomposition-stage association, the potential of the post-mortem interval estimate, the retention of chemical trace, and the microbial interactions are identified. Future direction of research suggested in the review is a way to establish whether Luprops tristis can be considered a forensically-relevant species in areas where this species is widespread.

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AU  - Dayana Sebastian
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BT  - Proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Forensics and Cyber Technologies (ICFACT 2025)
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