Insect Sensory Biology—2nd Edition
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: anatomy and physiology of gustatory and olfactory sense organs; insect plant interactions; insect chemical ecology and behavior
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insects are among the most successful organisms on Earth, mainly due to their highly sophisticated sensory systems. Over the course of evolution, they have acquired diverse sensory modalities that are finely tuned to meet ecological challenges. These sensory modalities are expressed to varying degrees across different taxa, showing adaptations to distinct ecological niches and enabling them to exploit a wide variety of sensory cues. Sensory systems mediate fundamental processes in insect life, such as mating, foraging, and predator avoidance; however, they also shape how insects interact with other organisms in ecosystems.
Understanding insect sensory biology is essential for uncovering the mechanisms of species adaptation. Morphological differences in sensory structures have profound effects on behavioural, ecological, and evolutionary outcomes. This Special Issue aims to advance knowledge of insect sensory systems by gathering works across multiple levels of investigation, from anatomical, physiological, molecular, and neuroanatomical studies to behavioural and ecological examinations. We particularly encourage the submission of works that highlight interspecific differences and connect morphological adaptations of sensory structures with insect behaviour, ecology, or evolutionary trajectories. Studies employing innovative methodologies and integrative approaches are especially welcome.
This Special Issue builds on previous publications of “Insect Sensory Biology” (which feature more than 30 published papers).
Prof. Dr. Vonnie Shields
Dr. Milos Sevarika
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- insects
- behaviour
- ultrastructure
- neurobiology
- physiology
- sensory integration
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