Journal of Hymenoptera Research publishes papers of high scientific quality reporting comprehensive research on all aspects of Hymenoptera, including biology, behavior, ecology, systematics, taxonomy, genetics, and morphology. Taxonomic papers describing single species are acceptable if the species has economic importance or provides new data on the biology or evolution of the genus or higher taxon. Manuscript length generally should not exceed 50 typed pages; however, no upper limit on length is set for papers of exceptional quality and importance, including taxonomic monographs at generic or higher level.

The journal is published on behalf of the International Society of Hymenopterists (www.hymenopterists.org).