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FLYEVIDENCE CONTRACTS
Listed below are the contract histories for FlyEvidence utilising insect identification grouped into: (1) Scientific, conservation & ecology; (2) Forensic and legal criminal case work; (3) Legal civil case work; (4) Commercial contracts and (5) Higher Education and outreach. The amount of detail listed for environmental health, medical and forensic work is limited by confidentiality agreements.
Scientific, conservation & ecology
Pitfall trap Identifications.
School of Biological Sciences, Health & Life Sciences Building, University of Reading. 2024.
Order level investigation.
Identification of Diptera from Ascension Island. Government of the Ascension Islands. 2024.
Species level investigation.
Aldabra Island BiodiversityProject. Christopher & Nancy Kaiser-Bunbury. 2024. Preliminary assessment and provision of protocol.
Araneae and Coleoptera - monitoring biodiversity change across Mar Lodge Estate. National Trust for Scotland. 2024. Species level investigation.
Fieldwork and associated laboratory work, Aride and Frégate Island, Seychelles.
ISLANDLIFE, ERC (IP: Anna Traveset), June 2023, January 2024. Species level investigation.
Identification of Diptera from Ascension Island. Government of the Ascension Islands; 2023.
Species level investigation.
Exposed Riverine Sediment (ERS) surveys within the Afon Vyrnwy. Ricardo Energy & Environment (REE); 2021 & 2022 (on-going). Species level investigation.
Identification of species from Frégate Island, Seychelles. Kaiser-Bunbury, C.N. & Anna Traveset, 2021 & 2022 (on-going). Species level investigation.
Experimentation of insect compound eyes and visual acuity. Variation, 2021 & 2022 (on-going).
Identification of pollinators of Riocreuxia aberrans , South Africa. Heiduk, A. 2022. Species level investigation.
Lonchopteridae in Georgia. Caucasus Barcode of Life (CaBOL), September 2021. Species level investigation.
Identification of pest species in Namibia. June-September 2021. Species level investigation.
Identification of species from Stapelia flowers, South Africa. Heiduk, A., July-September 2021. Species level investigation.
Diptera pollinators in the Seychelles, Kaiser-Bunbury, C.N., July 2020. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation.
Diptera pollinators of Stapeliinae (Apocynaceae - Asclepiadoideae) in Southern Africa. Heiduk, A., September 2019 - March 2020. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation.
Diptera pollinators of Stapeliinae (Apocynaceae - Asclepiadoideae) in Southern Africa. Heiduk, A., July - September 2019. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation.
Diptera pollinators in the Seychelles. Kaiser-Bunbury, C.N., June 2019. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation.
Diptera pollinators in the Seychelles. Kaiser-Bunbury, C.N., September 2014 - 2017. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation.
Output: doi:10.1038/nature21071
Quantitative identification of Welsh Upland Araneae. CIRRE, EuBioBio Project December 2010 - August 2011. Centre for Integrated Research in the Rural Environment, Aberystwyth University, Species Level Investigation.
Output: doi: 10.1890/15-1985.1
Neuroptera & Diptera at Claonaig Estate, Coalfin, NR895 581. Aage V Jensen Foundation, June 2010, Species Level Investigation.
MicroDiptera pollinators of Ceropegia. Ollerton, J. May 2009. Species/morpho-species Level Investigation: Diptera.
Output: doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcp072 & doi.org/10.1016/j.flora.2017.07.013
Maloti-Drakensberg Transfrontier Project & Mkhambathi NR Species Level Investigation (Syrphidae Diptera). School of Biological & Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, September 2008 - June 2009
Hover-fly and signal fly (Diptera, Syrphidae) identification for the Wild Coast Survey. School of Biological & Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, June 2008. Species Level Investigation.
NW European Chrysopidae. NW European Chrysopidae Project, July 2007. Species Level Investigation of specimens, published and electronic records (±17,500 records).
Diptera of St Helena. Natural History Museum, London, March 2007. Species Level Investigation.
Output: Invertebrates of the Central Peaks and Peak Dale, St Helena
HEMERAN samples Glen Finglas. Macaulay Institute, March 2006. Species Level Investigation of Target Taxa: Homoptera & Araneae.
Syrphidae (Diptera) in the Maloti-Drakensberg MDTP. School of Biological & Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, November 2005. Species Level Investigation.
RIPAL samples from Linn of Quoich, NO105919
Target species: Hydrophilidae, Steninae & Bembidiinae. Macaulay Institute, September 2005 - February 2006. Species Level Investigation.
SEERAD-funded identification of target taxa from D-Vac at Tweedsmuir samples . Scottish Agricultural College [&RSPB] January 2005. Family Level Investigation + selected target species.
Diptera samples, Sullom Voe, Roe Brecks, HU335730. ‘Sub’ for C. Sullivan Shetland, October 2004. Species Level Investigation.
Charcoal samples bearing wood borer exit holes. University of York, Department of Archaeology, May 2004. Species Level Investigation.
Insects related to Roman-age bone fragments from excavation at Uley; and puparia from late prehistoric sediments on St Agnes. University of York, Department of Archaeology, June 2003. Species Level Investigation.
The Meteorological Office, September 1999 - June 2003
Insect identification from ships reports from around the globe. Species Level Investigation.
Output: Reports
Fife Freshwater Samples. Scottish Wildlife Trust, Environmental Services, December 1998
Species Level Investigation.
Identification and counting of Cicadellidae (Homoptera). Macaulay Institute, January - March 1995. Species Level Investigation.
Identification and quantitative analysis: Carabidae (Coleoptera), Tipulidae (Diptera) & Mitopus adults (Opiliones) from two Scottish sites within the Environmental Change Network (ECN) + . Macaulay Institute, September - December 1994. Species Level Investigation.
The Invertebrates of the Phragmites Reed Beds of the River Tay Estuary - A survey carried out in 1994 for Scottish Natural Heritage [sub for K. Watt], June 1994
Collecting and identifying Hymenoptera: Parasitica (family level); sweep netting and emptying water traps.
Forensic & Legal Criminal case work
FEFor2023-006
Wildlife crime, Carnus hemaptera. UK National Wildlife Crime Unit.
FEFor2023-005
Fatal incident. Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (SFIU)
FEFor2023-003
Murder. PMI estimation. Police Service of Scotland
FEFor2023-002
Murder: Norma Girolami, Opinion on lack of Entomological evidence.
CSP 2009.001
Non-suspicious death: Accidental(?) death, PMI estimation.
LBPF 2009-003
Non-suspicious death: Accidental(?) death, PMI estimation,
autopsy.
LBPF 2009-002
Non-suspicious death: road accident, PMI estimation,
autopsy.
ScPF 2009.2
Non-suspicious death: Missing Person, PMI estimation,
autopsy.
ScPF 2009.1
Double murder, PMI estimation, autopsy.
LBPF 2009.1
Murder / Death with suspicious circumstances,
PMI estimation, autopsy.
LBPF 2008.1
Murder downgraded to non-suspicious death: Missing Person: PMI estimation.
Non-suspicious death: project (2008 - present)
Autopsies for: 14 Non-suspicious cases in Edinburgh.
WMcLd2006/01d
Murder, defense in Murder, Robert Higgins: HMA against William Arthurs
Comment on presence/absence of insects in photographic evidence.
ScPF 2004.001
Murder, PMI estimation.
CSP 2004.001
Murder, PMI estimation.
ScPF 2003.03
Murder, PMI estimation.
ScPF 2003.02
Murder, PMI estimation.
ScPF 2003.1
Non-suspicious death: Missing Person
Death: unidentified male, Gallowgate
PMI estimation.
LBPF 2002.1
Murder presumed - missing person
Provide suggested route of motor vehicle based on entomological remains on a seized vehicle.
1990.001
Suspected Murder: unidentified female, Mabula Lodge, Rooiberg, South Africa. South African Police Force, Pietersburg, Transvaal; fly identification from pre-imago extracted from pupae.
Legal civil case work
FEFor2024-004
Mass moth infestation of dwelling associated with natural fibre insulation ( continuation of FEFor2022-001); High Court of Justice; £36M court case.
FEFor2023-007
Food contamination: wild mushrooms.
FEFor2023-001 & FEFor2022-005
Mass fly infestation commercial facility affecting residents on Guernsey. Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation States of Guernsey.
FEFor2022-004
Mass fly infestation commercial facility affecting Finghall.
FEFor2022-003
Mass fly infestation commercial facility affecting Ditchling.
FEFor2022-002
Lyme disease claim after tick bite during recreational activities.
FEFor2022-001
Moth infestation of dwelling associated with natural fibre insulation.
Fly risk assessment of garden and kitchen waste removal from domestic premises (Fife, Scotland). Fife Council Environmental Services, July 2007.
Food contamination - fly in prawn curry fast-food. Dundee District Council [via Scottish Agricultural College],June 2009. Species Level Investigation.
Nuisance flies associated with chicken farm; Fannia cannicularis (Linnaeus, 1761) (Diptera, Fanniidae) & Delia platura (Meigen, 1826) (Diptera, Anthomyiidae). North Kesteven District Council, Environmental Protection Unit,September 2008 - July 2009. Species Level Investigation.
Glenrothes: nuisance crickets from pet shop. Fife Council Environmental Services, July 2007. Species Level Investigation.
Nuisance flies (Musca domestica Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera, Muscidae)) in freight-container garbage disposal for processing in Shetland (Orkney, Scotland). Orkney Council Environmental Services, June 2007. Species Level Investigation.
Glenrothes: nuisance flies associated with chicken farm; (Musca domestica Linnaeus, 1758 (Diptera, Muscidae).Fife Council Environmental Services, June 2006 - April 2007. Species Level Investigation.
Assessment of vegetative waste bin regime. Fife Council Environmental Services, May 2006. Species Level Investigation.
Food contamination; broken sewer in Chinese takeaway (convicted, closed-down). Fife Council Environmental Services, November 2004. Species Level Investigation.
Report on problem fly populations at a dairy cattle farm in the Orange Free State. Danie Bandenhorst, 1992. Species Level Investigation.
Commercial
Musca autumnalis De Geer, 1776 in polymer pellet silo. 2024. INEOS Olefins & Polymers UK. Species level investigation.
Psocoptera in empty bottles shipped to a whisky distillery. 2024. O-I Glass Ltd.
Species level investigation.
Heterotrissocladius marcidus (Walker, 1856) (Diptera, Chironomidae). 2024. Environmental Health Officer (Pollution Control), Barnsley. Species level investigation.
Swarming Chironomidae. 2024. The Tofoo Co., Malton. Species level investigation.
Chironomus riparius Meigen, 1804 (Diptera, Chironomidae). 2024. AgroChemex Environmental, Manningtree. Species level investigation.
Beetles in corn cargo, Brasil, Singapore and China. 2024. Skuld P&I. Species level investigation.
Eristalis tenax larvae. 2024. Eurofins Public Analyst Scientific Services Limited, Wolverhampton. Species level investigation.
Swarming flies at waste-water works - Metriocnemus eurynotus (Holmgren, 1883) & Limnophyes minimus (Meigen, 1818) (Diptera, Chironomidae). 2023. Wales & West Housing, Cefn Mawr Waste Treatment Works, Wrexham. Species level investigation.
Plaster beetle - Adistemia watsoni (Wollaston, 1871). 2023. Internally refurbished, Victorian age apartment block - London. Envirocare. Species level investigation.
Clinical infestation of house mites. 2022. Public enquiry. Species level investigation.
Destructive Lasius brunneus in household setting. 2022. Public enquiry. Species level investigation.
Spider in whisky bottle. 2022. O-I Glass Ltd.
Species level investigation.
Identification of mould mites living in the wall cavities. Aster Group, June 2021. Species level investigation.
Identification of Psocid from bottled whiskey. O-I Glass Ltd., May 2021. Species level investigation.
Identification of species from herbal tea. Wilder Botanics. March 2021. Species level investigation.
Fly larvae in imported rugs. Flair Rugs. October 2020. Species level investigation.
Nuisance insects in domestic dwelling. Aster Group. October 2020. Species level investigation.
Wood preservation techniques. ALSO Home. August - October 2020. Compliance investigation.
Insects in packaging. Metsä Board. February - August 2020. Species level investigation.
Mite infestations. RSA Group. August 2020. Species level investigation.
Wood borers in lamp stands. ALSO Home, August 2020. Species level investigation.
Insects in incoming packaging. Lakeland Dairies, Co. Cavan, Ireland. July 2020. Species level investigation.
Insects from raspberries in South Africa. Global Pacific Food Group, February 2020. Species level investigation.
Insects in incoming packaging. Lakeland Dairies, Co. Cavan, Ireland, February 2020. Species level investigation.
Mosquito nuisance in multiple-occupancy dwelling, London, January 2020. Species level investigation.
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