Information for Authors

Scope and mission.
AWPL is dedicated to publishing quality research on lepidopterology in the Western Palearctic region, covering a broad spectrum of topics including taxonomy, systematics, ecology, biodiversity, biogeography and phylogenetics. We welcome original research articles, taxonomic revisions, short notes, and review papers that contribute to the advancement of entomological science.

Open Access and Publication Policy.
We believe that scientific knowledge should be freely accessible to all. Our journal follows an open-access model, ensuring that all published content is available without embargoes or paywalls. There are no article processing charges (APCs) or submission fees, making publication fully accessible to researchers worldwide.

Peer Review Process.
AWPL employs an open peer review system, where reviewers disclose their identities to promote transparency, accountability, and constructive feedback. Manuscripts undergo rigorous evaluation by experts in the field to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and relevance.

Manuscript Types.
We accept the following types of manuscripts:
Original Research Articles, presenting new findings in lepidopterology.
Taxonomic papers, describing ESUs, new subspecies, species, genera, or other taxonomic revisions.
Short notes, reporting briefly new findings.
Review articles, summarizing and analyzing existing research in key lepidopterological topics.

Nomenclatural and Archiving Requirements.
Taxonomic papers that include nomenclatural acts and/or new species names must comply with the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN, 2012).
Such papers are registered in ZooBank to ensure validity under zoological nomenclature.
The journal is archived in Zenodo, an open-access repository developed by CERN, ensuring long-term preservation and accessibility.

Manuscript Preparation and Submission.
Manuscripts should be written in English with clear and concise scientific language.
Authors must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines regarding structure, references, figures, and tables.
If an author wishes to deviate from a recommendation, a compelling justification must be provided.
Upon acceptance, manuscripts are placed on a fast-track for expedited publication.

Ethical Standards.
The journal adheres to high ethical publishing standards, discouraging plagiarism, redundant publication, and data fabrication.
Authors are expected to provide full disclosure of conflicts of interest and obtain appropriate permissions for data, images, and specimens.

Support and Contact.
For detailed author guidelines, manuscript templates, and submission procedures, please refer to the journal’s formatting guidelines on our website.
For additional inquiries, contact the editorial team

Looking forward to your manuscripts, Michel Taymans and Sylvain Cuvelier