Psyche: Journal of Entomology

Aims & Scope

Psyche is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of basic entomology.

Psyche is the official publication of the Cambridge Entomological Club, which founded the journal in 1874.

Psyche has an extensive history of serving as a leading forum for the publication of fundamental entomological research.

Articles covering applied entomology will not be accepted.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 950.00 USD. Learn more.

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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.

• The Number of Molts of Lepidopterous Larvae

  Citation: 477

  Authors: Harrison G.

• Colony Size, Communication andAnt Foraging Strategy

  Citation: 220

  Authors: R., S., J. L., J. M.

• Chemical Releaser of Necrophoric Behavior in Ants

  Citation: 174

  Authors: E. O., N. I., L. M.

• Impact of the Invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug,<i>Halyomorpha halys</i>(StÃ¥l), in Mid-Atlantic Tree Fruit Orchards in the United States: Case Studies of Commercial Management

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Tracy C., Brent D., Bryan R., Starker E.

• Temperature-Driven Models for Insect Development and Vital Thermal Requirements

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Petros, Matilda

• Territoriality, Nest Dispersion,and Community Structure in Ants

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Sally C., James F. A.

• Spider-Ant Associations: An Updated Review of Myrmecomorphy, Myrmecophily, and Myrmecophagy in Spiders

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Paula E.

• Social Carrying Behaviorand Division of LaborDuring Nest Moving in Ants

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Michael, Bert

• On the Metapleural Gland of Ants

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Bert, Hiltrud

• Polygyny and Polydomy in Three North American Species of the Ant Genus <i>Leptothorax</i> Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Thomas M., Alfred, Mary, Robin, Cynthia