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Insects publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Bark and Wood-Boring Insects: Past and Present Research and Essential Future Knowledge—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9548 | Submission Open
Keywords: bark beetles; scolytinae; platypodinae; wood-boring insects; population dynamics
Pollinator Diversity, Ecosystem Services, and Conservation in a Changing World
edited by and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 911 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect pollinators; agricultural landscapes; plant– pollinator interactions; climate change
Insecticide Resistance and Toxicology: Challenges in Pest Management and Basic Research—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 38866 | Submission Open
Keywords: insecticide resistance; insecticide toxicology; cytochrome P450s; target site insensitivity; insect growth regulator; mode of action
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Forensic Entomology: From Basic Research to Practical Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23036 | Submission Open
Keywords: forensic entomology; fly ecology; taphonomy; taxonomy; molecular genetics; imaging; toxicology; life history; development; postmortem interval
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical and Livestock Entomology)
Aquatic Insects: Ecology, Diversity and Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11738 | Submission Open
Keywords: community ecology; conservation ecology; taxonomy; phylogenetics; monitoring; aquatic insects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Bumblebee Biology and Ecology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8384 | Submission Open
Keywords: bumblebee; biology; ecology; behavior; reproduction; pollination; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Insects and Apiculture)
Insect Sensory Biology—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4443 | Submission Open
Keywords: insects; behaviour; ultrastructure; neurobiology; physiology; sensory integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)
The 3M Approach to Insecticide Resistance in Insects
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2171 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic resistance; target site resistance; behavioral resistance; penetration resistance; insecticide resistance evolution; resistance monitoring; resistance mechanisms; fitness trade-offs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
The Natural World and Insects: The Multiple Modalities for Insects to Perceive the Environment submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1267 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; proteogenomics; molecular interactions; Diptera; Hemiptera; Hymenoptera; Lepidoptera; Odonata; Orthoptera; audition; olfaction; gustation; vision; brain sensory integration; modulation of multisensory integration
Insects and Biomimicry submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspiration; biologically inspired materials; biodiversity; sustainability; molecular biology; circular economy; innovation
How the Biology and Behavior of German Cockroaches and Bed Bugs Might Influence Their Response to Novel Control Methods
edited by Dini M. Miller
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: control methods; German cockroaches; bed bugs; resistance; aversion; human habitat
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Population Genetics of Mosquitoes
edited by
submission deadline 8 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open
Keywords: mosquitoes; cytogenetics; gene flow; introgression; gene drive; insecticide susceptibility/resistance; immunogenetics; landscape/ecological genetics; phylogenetics; invasive species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)
Insects Sensory Ecology: From Natural Environments to Neural Mechanisms
edited by Anindya Ganguly and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2428 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect sensory ecology; neural mechanisms; chemosensation (olfaction and gustation); vision and visual ecology; mechanosensation and thermosensation; ecological adaptation; neural circuits and behavior; evolution of sensory systems; environmental interactions
Fossil Insects: Diversity and Evolutionary History
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 21222 | Submission Open
Keywords: amber; palaeodiversity; phylogeny; Mesozoic; Cenozoic; palaeoentomology; terrestrial ecosystems; radiation; insect-plant association
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)
Insect Transcriptomics
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15193 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene expression; regulation of gene expression; development; temporal patterns of expression; tissue-specific patterns of expression; genome characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
Impact of Environmental Factors and Management Practices on Bee Health - 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14060 | Submission Open
Keywords: honeybees; bumblebees; Osmia spp. bees; solitary and wild bees; diseases; pathogens; pests; predators; nest destructors; environmental factors; managing practices; biosecurity– control– eradication measures; disinfection methods
The Richness of the Forest Microcosmos submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11410 | Submission Open
Keywords: forest insects; biodiversity; species diversity; biology; ecology; distribution; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Insects Ecology and Biological Control Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8298 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect ecology; biological control; symbiosis; interactions; population biology; ecotoxicology; ecophysiology; environmental biochemistry; behavioral biology; conservation; natural enemy
Beetles: Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Management
edited by Maria C. Boukouvala
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6513 | Submission Open
Keywords: systematics; reproduction; evolution; biological control; chemical control; green insecticides; sublethal effects of insecticides; combined treatments
Systematic and Biological Studies on Hymenoptera: Vespidae
edited by Marcel Gustavo Hermes, and James Michael Carpenter
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6504 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollen wasps; Eumeninae; Zethinae; paper wasps; hornets; yellowjackets; classification; phylogeny
Biology, Ecology and Management of Sap-Sucking Pests submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5800 | Submission Open
Keywords: Hemiptera; Homoptera; sap-sucking insects; IPM; agricultural pests; urban green pests; alien arthropods
Insect Immunogenomics
edited by , Jianfeng Qiu and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3667 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect immunity; genomics; host– pathogen interactions; functional genomics; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
Urban Entomology and One Health
edited by and Aaron R. Ashbrook
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2487 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated pest management; physiology; toxicology; insecticide resistance; resistance management; pest monitoring; structural pests; ants; bed bugs; cockroaches; termites; filth flies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Thysanoptera as Invasive Alien Species submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2005 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect ecology; population biology; host plant interactions; biosecurity; pest management; impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Biology and Management of Urban Pests: Ticks, Mosquitos, Kissing Bugs, Bed Bugs, Ants, Cockroaches, Moths, Termites, and Food Storage Pests
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submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open
Keywords: repellant; pesticide; genetics; biotechnology; natural products; ticks; mosquitos; ants; termites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Biting Flies
edited by Daniel L. Kline and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecology; behavior; pest management strategies; spatial repellents; attractants; biting midges; mosquitoes; Tabanidae; stable flies; trapping
Ecology and Management of Fruit Crop Insect Pests in Tropical and Subtropical Regions: Integrating Emerging Technologies submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 455 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical agriculture; pest ecology; integrated pest management; remote sensing; artificial intelligence; biological control
Recent Advances in Bee Parasite, Pathogen, and Predator Interactions submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7299 | Submission Open
Keywords: honeybee-associated pests; innovative research; new detection tools; integrated pest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Insects and Apiculture)
Advances in the Bio-Ecology and Control of Plant-Damaging Acari
edited by , Haralabos Tsolakis and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12553 | Submission Open
Keywords: mites; biology; ecology; ethology; mite detection; integrated mite management; biological control of mites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Other Arthropods and General Topics)
Insects: A Unique Bioresource for Agriculture and Humanity
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submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11296 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinsecticides; antimicrobial peptides; insect farming; chitin and chitosan; nanostructures; biomedicine
Global and Regional Patterns of Insect Biodiversity
edited by Katarina M. Mikac, and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2749 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect biodiversity; biogeography; species distribution; invasive insects; endemic species; climate change impacts; anthropogenic pressures; molecular ecology; citizen science; conservation entomology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Experimental and Field Approaches Using Pollinating Insects as Model Systems submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open
Keywords: native and introduced pollinators; bees; experimental biology; field-controlled assays
Aquatic Insects Biodiversity and eDNA Monitoring
edited by , Mathew Seymour and Xin-Yu Ge
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 18272 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic insects; biodiversity; systematics; DNA barcode; eDNA metabarcoding; ecology; evolution
Challenges in Mosquito Surveillance and Control
edited by Solomon Birhanie
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8642 | Submission Open
Keywords: mosquito; surveillance; control; insecticide resistance; vectors; monitoring
Ecological Adaptation of Insect Pests
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4730 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecological adaptations; phenotypic plasticity; behavioral strategies; physiological mechanisms; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Insect Transmission of Plant Viruses
edited by Wenwen Liu and Yan Huo
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4275 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect vectors; vector specificity; viruses; persistent transmission; non-persistent transmission; plant– virus– insect tripartite interactions
The Role of Beneficial Insects in Pest Control
edited by Pingyang Zhu and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3674 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; agroecology; predator– prey dynamics; parasitoid– host interactions; habitat management; integrated pest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Insecticide Resistance in Disease Vectors: Mechanisms, Surveillance, and Control Perspectives
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3566 | Submission Open
Keywords: insecticide resistance; genetic adaptations; behavioral changes; physiological alterations; insecticide target-site mutations; cuticle composition changes; surveillance and monitoring; climate change and vector ecology; alternative control strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Losses, Health and Wellbeing of Honey Bees Across the World
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2736 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey bees; beekeeping; colony losses; survival; health; wellbeing; management; environment; climate; threats; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Exploring Chemical Language between Vector, Parasite, and Host
edited by Noushin Emami
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical communication; vector-borne diseases; parasite– host interaction; mosquito behavior; disease transmission; malaria; preventive strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medical and Livestock Entomology)
Exploring Insect Biodiversity: From Ecological Insights to Molecular Research
edited by Chenxi Liu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open
Keywords: DNA barcoding; insect biodiversity; environmental DNA; pest biosurveilliance; molecular identification; morphology; taxonomy; community ecology; interactions
Dietary Requirements and Nutrient Digestion in Edible Insect submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet formulation; digestive physiology; insect nutrition; rearing substrate; substrate optimization; waste valorisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Role of Insects in Human Society)
Evolution of Insect Eusociality
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: social insects; eusocial evolution; social evolution; genomics; altruism; cooperative behavior; behavioral genetics
Land Use and Soil Health: Response, Assessment, and Conservation of Arthropod Communities
edited by and Matteo Zinni
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: arthropod diversity; biodiversity conservation; bioindicators; land use; soil management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Recent Advances in Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Insecticides and Bt Crops: Challenges and Opportunities submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9140 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopesticides; insecticidal toxins; genetically modified organisms (GMO); Bt strain development; Bt crops; agricultural biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Insect Molecular Biology: From Bioinformatics to Pest Management Applications
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4934 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect; adaptability; bioinformatics; molecular biology; pest management; biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)
Ecology, Diversity and Conservation of Butterflies
edited by Marcin Sielezniew
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5587 | Submission Open
Keywords: butterflies; population ecology; behavioural ecology; conservation genetics; conservation management; monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)
Invasive Pests: Bionomics, Damage, and Management
edited by Jie Chen and Daifeng Cheng
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10748 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive insects; early detection; surveillance methods; risk analysis; biological characteristics; sustainable control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
Insects as Food: Advances in Edible Insect Research and Applications submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4235 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible insects; insect farming; insect processing technologies; nutritional and health-promoting properties; food safety and regulation; consumer acceptance; sustainable food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Role of Insects in Human Society)
Insect Wings: Structure, Function, Development, Evolution, and Diversity
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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1628 | Submission Open
Keywords: insect wing; wing structure; wing function; wing development; wing evolution; wing diversity
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