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Pollinator Conservation in Anthropogenic Landscapes

edited by

Simon Hodge

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: agri-environment schemes; bee hotels; citizen science; community groups; flower strips; insect pollinators; solitary bees

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Ecology, Diversity and Conservation)

Evolutionary and Ecological Mechanisms of Plant Defense Against Insects

edited by

Xosé López-Goldar

and

Juan Núñez-Farfán

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical ecology; coevolution; insect herbivory; plant defense; plant-insect interactions; abiotic factors; evolutionary and ecological mechanisms

Insects as Functional Food Ingredients

edited by

Oscar-Abel Sánchez-Velázquez

and

Alan Javier Hernández-Álvarez

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4312 | Submission Open

Keywords: entomophagy; bioactive compounds; functional ingredients; sustainable foods; alternative proteins

Arthropod Diapausing in Rapidly Changing Environments

edited by

Željko D. Popović

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: diapause; arrested development; arthropods; climate changes; stress; stress response; molecular ecophysiology; adaptation

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 21 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 403 | 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)

Insect Sensory Biology—2nd Edition

edited by

Vonnie Shields

and

Milos Sevarika

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7191 | Submission Open

Keywords: insects; behaviour; ultrastructure; neurobiology; physiology; sensory integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

Biology, Ecology and Management of Sap-Sucking Pests

edited by

Giuseppe Eros Massimino Cocuzza

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7128 | Submission Open

Keywords: Hemiptera; Homoptera; sap-sucking insects; IPM; agricultural pests; urban green pests; alien arthropods

Bees: Physiology, Immunity and Developmental Biology

edited by Ming-Cheng Wu and

Terd Disayathanoowat

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4857 | Submission Open

Keywords: bees; physiology; immunity; development biology; bee declining factors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Social Insects and Apiculture)

Integrated Pest Management in Agricultural Crops and Forest Ecosystems—2nd Edition

edited by

Nickolas G. Kavallieratos

and

Maria C. Boukouvala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4467 | Submission Open

Keywords: field crops; forest ecosystems; alternative pesticides; biological control; pheromone-based systems

Science of Insect Rearing Dynamics: Discovery-Based Inquiry

edited by

Allen Cohen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3935 | Submission Open

Keywords: rearing component interactions; interplay of environmental factors; rearing genetics and epigenetics; design of rearing experiments; stress factors in rearing systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

Honeybee and Other Pollinators: Physiology and Biochemistry Across Environmental Conditions

edited by Aneta Strachecka and

Maciej Sylwester Bryś

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2772 | Submission Open

Keywords: ecophysiology; biochemistry; biomarkers; metabolism; environmental stressors; biostimulants; apiary management; honeybee; bumblebees; pollinators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

Hymenoptera: Biology, Taxonomy and Integrated Management—2nd Edition

edited by

Mar Ferrer-Suay

and

Andrew Polaszek

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2491 | Submission Open

Keywords: hymenoptera; taxonomy; pest control; new species; museum collections; cryptic species

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)

Emerging Trends in Chemical Ecology: Towards Sustainable and Scalable Pest Management Solutions

edited by

Maria Konstantopoulou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2012 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiochemicals; precision agriculture; IPM; field application systems; formulation

(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

edited by

Jean-François Picimbon

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1675 | 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

Biology and Molecular Mechanisms of Insect–Plant Interactions

edited by

Yinghua Huang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1646 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect–plant interactions; plant defense; defense mechanism; molecular response; phytohormone; plant immunity; plant resistance; insect adaptation; integrated pest management

Molecular Regulation of Insect Reproduction: From Mechanisms to Implications

edited by

Isabela Ramos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 752 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect reproduction; oogenesis; fecundity; spermatogenesis; fertility; embryogenesis; reproductive physiology; insect development; endocrine regulation; metabolism; stress responses; vector biology; agricultural pests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

Diptera Vectors: Ecology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control

edited by

Rodrigo Ferreira Krüger

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 640 | Submission Open

Keywords: dipteran vectors; vector ecology; epidemiology; pathogen transmission; diagnostics; surveillance and monitoring; vector management; hematophagous and synanthropic insects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

Mechanisms of Melanin-Driven Protection Across Human Pathogenic Fungi and Insect Vectors

edited by Emma Camacho

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: melanin; fungi; human pathogen; insect; vector; biopolymers; antioxidant; defense mechanism; resistance; thermoregulation; innate immunity; immune-evasion; camouflage; energy transduction; mating; catecholamines; dopamine; L-DOPA

Hormonal Regulation of Insect Physiology and Behavior: Development, Reproduction, and Environmental Response

edited by Yoonseong Park

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: endocrinology; arthropods; development; behavior; feeding; mating; diapause; metamorphosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

Pollinator Diversity, Ecosystem Services, and Conservation in a Changing World

edited by

Ehsan Rahimi

and

Chuleui Jung

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect pollinators; agricultural landscapes; plant–pollinator interactions; climate change

Bioecology and Integrated Management of Fruit Fly Pests

edited by

Dori Edson Nava

and

Gabriela Niemeyer Reissig

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect–plant interactions; biological control; chemical ecology; pest monitoring; machine learning; precision agriculture; electrophysiology; smart sensing technologies; digital agriculture; insect behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

Host–Pathogen Interactions: Environmental, Biotechnological and Biomedical Perspectives

edited by

Maurizio Francesco Brivio

and

Maristella Mastore

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2308 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect immunity; host–pathogen interactions; entomopathogens; pest management; biotechnological applications; climate change impacts; experimental infection; biomedical models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Behavior and Pathology)

RNAi in Insect Physiology—2nd Edition

edited by

Jisheng Liu

and

Luc Swevers

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open

Keywords: insects; RNAi; dsRNA; small RNAs; siRNAs; miRNAs; piRNAs; gene functional studies; biopesticides; pest management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)

Genome Editing and Synthetic Biology in Insects

edited by

Sanyuan Ma

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2229 | Submission Open

Keywords: genome editing; CRISPR-Cas9; synthetic biology; gene drives; insect pest control; disease vector suppression; agricultural biotechnology; biosecurity; biomaterials; ethical implications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Molecular Biology and Genomics)

Insect Transcriptomics

edited by

David S. Haymer

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 19511 | 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

edited by

Ivana Tlak Gajger

and

Franco Mutinelli

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16093 | 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

edited by

Dariusz J. Gwiazdowicz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13484 | 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

Benshui Shu

and

Eric Conti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11422 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect ecology; biological control; symbiosis; interactions; population biology; ecotoxicology; ecophysiology; environmental biochemistry; behavioral biology; conservation; natural enemy

Selected Papers from the Second International Electronic Conference on Entomology

edited by

Nickolas G. Kavallieratos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10048 | Submission Open

Keywords: biology; ecology; biodiversity; taxonomy; genetics; genomics; management; insects that affect public health; insects that affect forests; climate change

Insects Sensory Ecology: From Natural Environments to Neural Mechanisms

edited by Anindya Ganguly and

Amir Ayali

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4673 | 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

Biosystematics and Management of True Bugs (Hemipterans)

edited by

Nickolas G. Kavallieratos

Carmelo Rapisarda

and

David Wari

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3631 | Submission Open

Keywords: insecta hemiptera; systematics and taxonomy; biology; true bug–plant relationships; predatory bugs; hematophagous bugs; pest control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

The 3M Approach to Insecticide Resistance in Insects

edited by

Farman Ullah

and

Yaobin Lu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3303 | 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)

Population Genetics of Mosquitoes

edited by

Gregory C. Lanzaro

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1732 | 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)

Diversity and Ecological Interactions of Tephritoidea (Diptera)

edited by

Manoel Araécio Uchoa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1100 | Submission Open

Keywords: Tephritoidea taxonomy; Tephritoidea systematics; fruit flies Lonchaeidae and Tephritidae; frigivorous flies; biodiversity; plant–insect interactions; natural enemies of fruit flies; horticulture; fruit crops; frugivorous flies in natural forests; importance of Tephritoidea to science; losses in agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)

Biology and Control of the Invasive Wood-Boring Beetles—2nd Edition

edited by

Francesco Nugnes

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1050 | Submission Open

Keywords: invasive species; beetles; wood-boring insects; biology; ecology; behavior; integrated pest management; chemical control; biological control; physical control; cerambycidae; buprestidae; scolytidae

Beyond Pests: Insights into Insects–Bacterial Symbiotic Associations

edited by

Christian C. Figueroa

and

Daniela A. Sepúlveda

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 742 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect bacterial symbionts; obligate endosymbionts; facultative endosymbionts; insects; global pests; protection to natural enemies; thermal tolerance; climate change; insects–symbiont crosstalk

Dietary Requirements and Nutrient Digestion in Edible Insect

edited by

Christos I. Rumbos

and

Kylian Manon Eggink

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 690 | 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)

AI and Cloud Computing for Insect Ecology and Management

edited by Denis S. Willett and Camila C. Filgueiras

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; cloud computing; entomology; big data; insect ecology; pest management; computer vision; species identification; remote sensing; IoT sensor networks

Insect Diversity: Coleoptera

edited by

Hong Pang

, Rui-E Nie and Xiao-Sheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1716 | Submission Open

Keywords: Coleoptera; beetle diversity; taxonomy and systematics; phylogeny; biogeography; functional traits; ecological niche; conservation biology; biodiversity hotspots; environmental DNA (eDNA); evolutionary biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)

Studies on the Phylogeny, Evolution, and Ecology of Hemiptera

edited by

Wanzhi Cai

and Xiangsheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780 | Submission Open

Keywords: Hemiptera; morphology; biology; behavior; systematics; ecology; evolution; genome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Systematics, Phylogeny and Evolution)

Biology and Management of Urban Pests: Ticks, Mosquitos, Kissing Bugs, Bed Bugs, Ants, Cockroaches, Moths, Termites, and Food Storage Pests

edited by

Roger Laine

submission deadline 27 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1614 | 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)

Challenges in Mosquito Surveillance and Control

edited by Solomon Birhanie

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10226 | Submission Open

Keywords: mosquito; surveillance; control; insecticide resistance; vectors; monitoring

Losses, Health and Wellbeing of Honey Bees Across the World

edited by

Alison Gray

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4966 | 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)

Insect Wings: Structure, Function, Development, Evolution, and Diversity

edited by

Joji M. Otaki

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2302 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect wing; wing structure; wing function; wing development; wing evolution; wing diversity

Biocontrol and Behavioral Approaches to Manage Invasive Insects—2nd Edition

edited by

Lara Maistrello

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open

Keywords: invasive insects; biological control strategies; behavior-based strategies; chemical ecology; behavioral manipulation; push–pull strategy; attract-and-kill; trap cropping; sustainable pest management; integrated approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Behavior and Pathology)

Predatory Arthropods in Biological Control: Advances, Strategies, and Applications

edited by Alessandra Marieli Vacari

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological control; predatory arthropods; integrated pest management; chemical ecology; multitrophic interactions; pesticide selectivity; conservation biological control; agroecosystems; sustainable agriculture; natural enemies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

Sustainable Pest Management in Agricultural Systems—2nd Edition

edited by

Ivan Milosavljević

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pest management; conservation agriculture; agricultural systems; biological control; integrated pest management (IPM); agroecology; precision pest monitoring; environmental stewardship; ecosystem resilience; policy frameworks; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

Ecology and Sustainable Management of Insect Pests in Agricultural Production Systems

edited by

Juan F. Barrera

and

Julio C. Rojas

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral and chemical ecology; biological control; integrated pest management; surveillance and modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)

Beetles: Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Management

edited by Maria C. Boukouvala

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8394 | Submission Open

Keywords: systematics; reproduction; evolution; biological control; chemical control; green insecticides; sublethal effects of insecticides; combined treatments

Eyes, Photoreceptors, Environmental Adaptations and Visual Behaviour in Insects

edited by

Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: insect vision; compound eyes; photoreceptors; visual ecology; environmental adaptation; visual behaviour; orientation; navigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Physiology, Reproduction and Development)

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