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Current Advances in Pollinator Insects

A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 2865

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Nenad Zaric

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1. Institute of Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics, Department of Agrobiotechnology IFA-Tulln, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenzstr 20, 3430 Tulln, Austria
2. Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: honey bee; metals; pesticides; metabolism; nutrition; biomonitoring
Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Stanisavljević

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Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Interests: bees; apoidea; megachilidae; apivectoring; pollinators; solitary bees

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Pollinator insects, including bees, butterflies, moths, and other important species, play a crucial role in global ecosystems and agriculture by facilitating the reproduction of flowering plants. Despite their importance, many pollinator populations are experiencing unprecedented declines due to habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and disease. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in research into the biology, ecology, and conservation strategies of pollinators.

The scope of this Special Issue will cover a range of topics, including the physiological and behavioral adaptations of pollinators, their interactions with plants and other species, their nutrition, and innovative conservation measures that enhance their habitats. We will also explore the use of pollinator insects as biomonitors of environmental pollution, the impact of technological advances in monitoring pollinator health and distribution, as well as the socio-economic impact of pollinator loss on food security and biodiversity.

Dr. Nenad Zaric
Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Stanisavljević
Guest Editors

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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.

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Keywords

  • bees
  • pollinators
  • solitary bees
  • monitoring
  • wild bees
  • honey bees
  • pesticides
  • metals
  • nutrition
  • stressors
  • biodiversity
  • pollinator health
  • behavioral ecology
  • habitat loss
  • climate change

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A Field Trial to Demonstrate the Potential of a Vitamin B Diet Supplement in Reducing Oxidative Stress and Improving Hygienic and Grooming Behaviors in Honey Bees
by Nemanja M. Jovanovic, Uros Glavinic, Jevrosima Stevanovic, Marko Ristanic, Branislav Vejnovic, Slobodan Dolasevic and Zoran Stanimirovic
Insects 2025, 16(1), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16010036 - 2 Jan 2025
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The honey bee is an important insect pollinator that provides critical pollination services for natural and agricultural systems worldwide. However, inadequate food weakens honey bee colonies, making them vulnerable to various biotic and abiotic factors. In this study, we examined the impact of [...] Read more.
The honey bee is an important insect pollinator that provides critical pollination services for natural and agricultural systems worldwide. However, inadequate food weakens honey bee colonies, making them vulnerable to various biotic and abiotic factors. In this study, we examined the impact of supplementary feeding on bees’ genes for antioxidative enzymes and vitellogenin, oxidative stress parameters, and the hygienic and grooming behavior. The colonies were divided into two experimental groups (with ten hives each): a treatment group that received the plant-based supplement and a control group. The experiment was conducted in two seasons, spring and summer. After the treatment, in both seasons, all the monitored parameters in the treatment group differed from those in the control group. The expression levels of genes for antioxidative enzymes were significantly lower, but the vitellogenin gene transcript level was significantly higher. Values of oxidative stress parameters were significantly lower. The levels of hygienic and grooming behavior were significantly higher. Therefore, our field study indicates that the tested supplement exerted beneficial effects on bees, reflected in reduced oxidative stress and enhanced hygienic and grooming behavior. Full article
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The Effects of Disturbance on Plant–Pollinator Interactions in the Native Forests of an Oceanic Island (Terceira, Azores)
by Mário Boieiro, Mariana Ferreira, Ana Ceia-Hasse, Fabiana Esposito, Renata Santos, Gabor Pozsgai, Paulo A. V. Borges and Carla Rego
Insects 2025, 16(1), 14; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16010014 - 27 Dec 2024
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The native biodiversity of oceanic islands is threatened by human-driven disturbance and by the growing number of species introductions which often interfere with natural ecological processes. Here, we aim to evaluate the effect of anthropogenic disturbance on plant–pollinator interactions in the native forest [...] Read more.
The native biodiversity of oceanic islands is threatened by human-driven disturbance and by the growing number of species introductions which often interfere with natural ecological processes. Here, we aim to evaluate the effect of anthropogenic disturbance on plant–pollinator interactions in the native forest communities of an oceanic island (Terceira, Azores, Portugal). We found that native species predominated in preserved sites compared to disturbed ones and that the extant plant–pollinator interactions were mostly dominated by generalist species. Dipterans, particularly hoverflies, emerged as the primary flower visitors, while introduced hymenopterans (Apis mellifera and Bombus terrestris) and native beetles were locally important, respectively, in disturbed and preserved sites. Human-driven disturbance seems to be responsible for the observed differences in flower abundance and species composition between sites and to drive changes in specific network metrics (namely nestedness, interaction strength asymmetry, and specialization), particularly in one of the study areas. Our findings also suggest that native generalist species provide ecological opportunities that can facilitate the establishment of introduced species through their broad interaction networks. Full article
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