2 January 2025
Insects | Invitation to Contribute to the Special Issues Edited by Editorial Board Members

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The journal Insects (ISSN: 2075-4450) invites researchers to contribute original research articles and reviews to a series of Special Issues, curated by our esteemed Editorial Board Members. These Special Issues focus on key topics within the field of entomology and aim to highlight the latest advancements in insect research.
Please find more information about the journal’s Special Issue below:
1. “New Advances in Insect Chemical Adaptation”
Guest Editors: Dr. Fang (Rose) Zhu, Dr. Shuqian Tan and Dr. Timothy Walther Moural
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/BMYE0Q9X0R
2. “Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): Behavior, Ecology and Integrated Management”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos and Dr. Marc De Meyer
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/AR84XL6173
3. “Surveillance and Control of Arthropod-Borne Diseases”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Douglas E. Norris and Dr. Reneé L.M.N. Ali
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/Y8B9KS2W1P
4. “Forensic Entomology: Ecophysiology”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Leon G. Higley and Dr. Amanda Roe
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/1Y624PH97E
5. “Recent Advances in the Understanding of Molecular Mechanisms of Resistance in Lepidopteran Pests: 2nd Edition”
Guest Editors: Dr. Gaelle Le Goff and Dr. Ralf Nauen
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/M5KDA599N7
6. “Genetics and Evolution of Ladybird Beetles in Biological Control”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Hong Pang and Dr. Hao-Sen Li
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/24103440KZ
7. “Ecologically Important Symbioses in Insects”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Kerry M. Oliver
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/N952K976AH
8. “New Formulations of Natural Substances against Insect Pests”
Guest Editors: Dr. Barbara Conti and Dr. Priscilla Farina
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/8D440DRN4A
9. “Tortricid Moths (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Biology, Ecology and Integrated Pest Management”
Guest Editors: Dr. Zhen Li
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/DS85G7OWSX
10. “The Impact of Neonicotinoid Insecticides on Non-Target Insects and Mites”
Guest Editor: Dr. David G. James
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/95D8DH21T1
11. “Women’s Special Issue Series: Insects”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Patrizia Falabella, Dr. Rosanna Salvia and Dr. Carmen Scieuzo
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/FNLUK89O31
12. “Chemical and Non-chemical Control in Stored Product Protection: Modern Methods for Old Problems”
Guest Editors: Dr. Christos I. Rumbos, Dr. Paraskevi Agrafioti and Prof. Dr. Christos G. Athanassiou
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/Y9124BB6DO
13. “Forensic Entomology: From Basic Research to Practical Applications”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Ian R. Dadour, Dr. Paola A. Magni and Dr. David F. Cook
Special Issue Link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/insects/special_issues/P2S8Q3387Q
We look forward to receiving your contributions and advancing the field of insect research together.