Global and Regional Patterns of Insect Biodiversity

Dear Colleagues,

Insects represent the most diverse group of organisms on Earth, playing essential roles in ecosystem functioning, agriculture, and human health. Understanding the patterns of insect biodiversity, both globally and regionally, is critical for conservation efforts, pest management, and predicting responses to environmental change. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores spatial and temporal trends in insect diversity, distribution, and abundance. We welcome contributions that utilize molecular, ecological, biogeographical, and citizen science approaches to assess insect biodiversity across habitats and continents. Studies focusing on invasive species, endemic taxa, and the impacts of climate change, land use, and anthropogenic pressures are particularly encouraged. By highlighting both broad-scale patterns and localized insights, this Issue seeks to advance our understanding of the drivers and consequences of insect biodiversity change in the Anthropocene.

Dr. Katarina M. Mikac
Dr. Darija Lemić
Dr. Ivana Pajač Živković
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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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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