Challenges for Hymenoptera in the Anthropocene
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 February 2026 | Viewed by 50
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal behavior; behavioral ecology; biological control; social insects; insect ecology; insect-plant interactions; biodiversity; community ecology; environmental change
Interests: IPM; plant-microbe-insect interactions; insects; Pollinators; insect diversity; tritrophic interactions; microbe-insect interactions; nature conservation; biological control; RNA interference; sustainable agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative research addressing the challenges faced by Hymenoptera in the Anthropocene. In light of rapid environmental changes driven by human activities, it is essential to understand how external factors (such as climate change, habitat loss, urbanization, and pollution) interact with intrinsic factors (genetics, physiology, and behavior) to shape the biology and ecology of these organisms. The Special Issue seeks to promote an integrated perspective that contributes to the conservation, management, and sustainability of the ecosystems in which these Hymenoptera play essential roles.
This Special Issue will encompass a wide range of studies investigating both the environmental impacts and intrinsic factors that influence the biology and ecology of Hymenoptera in the Anthropocene. We welcome contributions addressing issues such as the consequences of climate change, deforestation, urbanization, and pollution, alongside research exploring the genetic, physiological, and behavioral aspects of these organisms. Studies examining the interplay between external and intrinsic factors, as well as those proposing innovative strategies for conservation, management, and biotechnological applications, are particularly encouraged to foster an integrated understanding of the challenges faced by Hymenoptera.
Submissions for this Special Issue should offer innovative and multidisciplinary approaches that enhance our understanding of the adaptive mechanisms of Hymenoptera in the face of current environmental challenges. Emphasis will be placed on studies presenting robust empirical data, new theoretical perspectives, and practical implications for ecosystem conservation and management. In summary, the submitted works should provide insights that deepen our knowledge of the resilience and evolution of these organisms, fostering dialog among field research, laboratory analyses, and theoretical modeling.
Dr. Bruno Barbosa
Prof. Dr. Guy Smagghe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Hymenoptera
- Anthropocene
- environmental change
- intrinsic factors
- adaptive mechanisms
- conservation strategies
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