New Zealand Entomologist

Aims & Scope

The invertebrate diversity of New Zealand is of great interest worldwide because of its geographic isolation and geological history.

The New Zealand Entomologist plays an important role in disseminating information on field-based, experimental, and theoretical research.

The New Zealand Entomologist publishes original research papers, review papers and short communications.

We welcome submissions in all aspects of science regarding insects and arthropods in a New Zealand or Australasian setting.

The journal’s subject matter encompasses taxonomy, phylogenetics, biogeography, biological control and pest management, conservation, ecology and natural history.

The journal is the official publication of the Entomological Society of New Zealand.

Papers published or submitted elsewhere for publication will not be considered, but publication of an abstract or summary elsewhere (e.g. conference proceedings) does not preclude full publication in the New Zealand Entomologist.

Accepted papers become copyright of the Entomological Society of New Zealand.

The journal is published in English, but we also welcome publication of abstracts in Maori.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.204

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20942

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Slide-mounting of Lice: a Detailed Description of the Canada Balsam technique

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Ricardo L.

• The Transoceanic Migration of Lepidoptera to New Zealand — A History and a Hypothesis on Colonisation

  Citation: 72

  Authors: K. J.

• Distribution of bumble bees in New Zealand

  Citation: 68

  Authors: R. P., L.

• Temperature-dependent development of the Argentine ant,<i>Linepithema humile</i>(Mayr) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): a degree-day model with implications for range limits in New Zealand.

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Stephen, Philip J.

• The subfamily Molytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): General notes and descriptions of new taxa from New Zealand and Chile

  Citation: 42

  Authors: G.

• Checklist of indigenous and adventive bark and ambrosia beetles (Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) of New Zealand and interceptions of exotic species (1952-2000)

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Eckehard G., Miloš, John

• A review of New Zealand's deliberately introduced bee fauna: current status and potential impacts

  Citation: 36

  Authors: B. G., B. J.

• <i>Sitona lepidus</i>Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a potential clover pest new to New Zealand

  Citation: 36

  Authors: B. I. P., G. M., P. J.

• Background and findings of the 1993-94 New Zealand mosquito survey

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Marshall

• Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and their natural enemies in New Zealand vineyards from 1993-2009

  Citation: 33

  Authors: J. G., V. A., P. L., L. M., A.

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