Succession pattern of cadaverous entomofauna in a semi-rural area of Bogotá, Colombia

The main objective of this work was to examine the succession of insects colonizing three pig (Sus scrofa) cadavers in a semi-rural area of Bogotá. The 12 kg pigs were shot and put into metallic mesh cages to allow access by insects. Arthropods were then sampled at different intervals depending on t...