An invitation to submit articles for publication in the “Journal of Syrphidae”. This is a new and completely free electronic journal (https://www.syrphidaeintrees.com/jvs/) launched as part of the Syrphidae Foundation (https://www.syrphidaeintrees.com/syrphidae-foundation/). It will cover all aspects of worldwide Syrphid taxonomy, ecology and conservation. The articles, in English, will be published continuously and thus each article constitutes its own volume. A unique DOI number will be generated for each article and, if necessary, also registered with Zoobank to comply with the rules of the ICZN. The publications will be available at https://www.syrphidaeintrees.com/ and via Crossref (https://www.crossref.org/), ensuring that papers are appropriately archived.

For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the JvS website or send an email to: infojvs@syrphidaeintrees.com