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Guest blog post by Caroline S. Chaboo, Yoko Matsumura, and Michael Schmitt
We are thrilled to announce the publication of the 10th volume of Research on Chrysomelidae (RoC10), which appeared in September 2025. It was born at the 11th International Symposium on the Chrysomelidae that occurred during the 27th International Congress of Entomology (ICE) in Kyoto, Japan, August 2024. This volume continues the legacy begun in 2008 by Pierre Jolivet (1922–2020), whose vision launched the RoC series. Since RoC3, Pensoft Publishers have been a wonderful partner to prepare and publish these special issues in ZooKeys.
Returning to Japan after 44 years, ICE Kyoto was the largest entomological event since the pandemic, drawing over 4,000 participants—more than 1,000 from Japan. The symposium particularly offered young Japanese researchers a rare opportunity to engage with global experts, in our shared passion for the spectacular leaf beetle family.
RoC10 brings together novel research in biology and systematics from contributors worldwide. The volume comprises scientific papers and historical articles. Authors are emerging students, seasoned experts, and interdisciplinary teams. Topics cover taxonomy, morphology, ecology, pest management, and historical perspectives.
After co-editing 12 volumes—including 10 RoC editions—Michael Schmitt steps down from the editorial board. He passes the torch to new and younger colleagues to continue this tradition that began in 1985. We owe much gratitude for his impressive contributions and we welcome new researchers to join us at the 13th European Congress of Entomology in Tours, France (July 2026), and the 28th ICE in Cape Town, South Africa (July 2028). Let’s keep this vibrant momentum going!