Insectes Sociaux covers the various aspects of the biology and evolution of social insects and other presocial arthropods; these include ecology ethology morphology systematics population genetics reproduction communication sociobiology caste differentiation and social parasitism. The journal publishes original research papers and reviews as well as short communications. An international editorial board of 23 eminent specialists attests to the high quality of Insectes Sociaux a forum for all scientists and readers interested in the study of social insects.