We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal.

Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Insects (ISSN: 2075-4450) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer review as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Insects’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in October 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and will introduce them here.

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Name: Dr. Lena Barascou
Affiliation: University of Florida, USA
“I appreciate the opportunity to review for Insects—it allows me to engage deeply with new research and contribute to the advancement of insect science. Reviewing for Insects has strengthened my critical thinking and kept me connected with emerging topics in insect ecology. It is always a chance to contribute to the entomology community while honing my scientific perspective.”

Name: Dr. Yin Wang
Affiliation: University of Georgia, USA
“Serving as a reviewer has helped me view colleagues’ research more comprehensively and objectively. I aim to provide balanced critiques on strengths and weaknesses across different research topics, always holding submissions to a high standard. I believe such efforts are essential in helping Insects grow into a leading journal in the field.”

Name: Prof. Dr. Jiayong Zhang
Affiliation: Zhejiang Normal University, China