Revival of a Prominent Taxonomy of Insects—2nd Edition
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: insecta; hemiptera; cicadidae
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the first edition, this volume continues to emphasize a strong foundation in traditional taxonomy while encouraging growth in integrative taxonomy that bridges morphology with molecular data. We welcome submissions that advance the field of insect phylogenetics, apply Ecological Niche Modeling to explore species distributions and adaptive potential, and investigate the impacts of climate change on insects through predictive modeling. Submissions in the areas of functional morphology and movement bionics are also highly encouraged. We seek contributions that demonstrate the power of cross-disciplinary collaboration, especially those introducing novel analytical frameworks, computational tools, or modeling approaches to address long-standing questions in insect systematics and biogeography. By uniting diverse expertise, this collection aims not only to document insect diversity but also to foster interdisciplinary dialogue in hopes of sparking new perspectives and inspiring future research pathways.
Dr. Yang Liu
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Insects is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- insects
- taxonomy
- integrated taxonomy
- phylogenetics
- insect literacy
- public education
- quarantine-significant plant pests
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