Physiological Entomology

Aims & Scope

Physiological Entomology broadly considers “how insects work” and how they are adapted to their environments at all levels from genes and molecules, anatomy and structure, to behaviour and interactions of whole organisms.

We publish high quality experiment based papers reporting research on insects and other arthropods as well as occasional reviews.

The journal thus has a focus on physiological and experimental approaches to understanding how insects function.

The broad subject coverage of the Journal includes, but is not limited to: -experimental analysis of behaviour- behavioural physiology and biochemistry- neurobiology and sensory physiology- general physiology- circadian rhythms and photoperiodism- chemical ecology

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.477

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12052

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	123

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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 and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 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.

• Fine structure of aphid stylet routes in plant tissues in correlation with EPG signals

  Citation: 479

  Authors: W. F., TH. HOGEN

• Localization of short‐term memory in the brain of the bee, <i>Apis mellifera</i>

  Citation: 331

  Authors: J., TH., R.

• Physiological mechanisms of seasonal and rapid cold‐hardening in insects

  Citation: 315

  Authors: NICHOLAS M., DAVID L.

• Fine‐scale structure of odour plumes in relation to insect orientation to distant pheromone and other attractant sources

  Citation: 285

  Authors: J., C. D.

• An airflow olfactometer for measuring olfactory responses of hymenopterous parasitoids and other small insects

  Citation: 260

  Authors: LOUISE E. M., J. C. VAN, M., E.

• Short‐term nutrient deprivation affects immune function

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Michael T., John J. W.

• Compensation by locusts for changes in dietary nutrients: behavioural mechanisms

  Citation: 238

  Authors: S. J., J. D.

• Zigzagging and casting as a programmed response to wind‐borne odour: a review

  Citation: 215

  Authors: J. S.

• Spatial and temporal structures of pheromone plumes in fields and forests

  Citation: 192

  Authors: John, Mark A., Ring T.

• Epidemiology of insect‐transmitted plant viruses: modelling disease dynamics and control interventions

  Citation: 183

  Authors: M. J., J., F., L. V.

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