Forensic Insect Identification Cards (grommet & screwpost bind, laminated) (Misc. Supplies)

by James L. Castner (Author), Jason H. Byrd (Author)

Product Details

• Misc. Supplies: 60 pages
• Publisher: Feline Pr (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962515086
• ISBN-13: 978-0962515088
• Product Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,301,594 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exceptional Tool for Forensic Investigators, September 26, 2000

By A Customer

The forensic insect identification cards are a tremendouslyhelpful item for me as a crime scene technician. Their small designallows them to fit easily into a pocket, and they are one of the fewitems dealing with forensic entomology that have color photographs ofthe most important insects at a crime scene. Particularly helpful tome is the small silhouette on the bottom corner of the cards thatindicates the actual size of the insect. Lacking a great deal ofexperience in entomology, I often have no idea how large these insectsmay be, particularly the beetles. The life-size diagram, used withthe photo enables me to quickly identify some of the adult insects Ioften encounter at a decomposition scene. The brief description ofthe insect on the back of the card is also helpful to me whenattempting to identify the insects I have collected. I have a copy ofthe first edition of the cards, and have purchased the revised set forthe other officers in my unit.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super, March 20, 2006

By	T. Derr "Forensic Reader" (Forensic Reader) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The insect cards are very informative and the picures are great, I have really enjoyed reviewing them. I think they are a definate for the field investigator.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for Investigators, March 3, 2006

By	Jill A. Haslam (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a medicolegal death investigator, and these forensic entomology cards are a great. The size and shape are perfect for field work, and the color photographs are wonderful for positively identifying insects. They are a must for any crime-scene kit.