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Blattoidea is a superfamily of cockroaches and termites in the order Blattodea. There are about 17 families and more than 4,100 described species in Blattoidea. [1] [2] The 12 families of termites are sometimes considered members of the suborder Isoptera, but recent phylogenetic analysis places them within the cockroach superfamily Blattoidea.
Ectobiidae (formerly Blattellidae) [1] [2] is a family of the order Blattodea (cockroaches). This family contains many of the smaller common household pest cockroaches, among others. They are sometimes called wood cockroaches. [3] A few notable species include:
Blattodea is an order of insects that contains cockroaches and termites. [2] Formerly, termites were considered a separate order, Isoptera , but genetic and molecular evidence suggests they evolved from within the cockroach lineage, cladistically making them cockroaches as well. [ 3 ]
Blattidae is a cockroach family in the order Blattodea [2] containing several of the most common household cockroaches. Notable species include: Blatta orientalis: Oriental cockroach, Common shining cockroach: (Drymaplaneta communis) Florida woods cockroach: (Eurycotis floridana)
Whilst the hissing cockroaches may be the most commonly kept species, there are many species that are kept by cockroach enthusiasts; there is even a specialist society: the Blattodea Culture Group (BCG), which was a thriving organisation for about 15 years although now appears to be dormant. [122]
Lamproblattidae is a small family of South and Central American cockroaches in the order Blattodea. [1] It consists of three genera and 10 species: [1] Eurycanthablatta Fritzsche & Zompro, 2008; E. pugionata Fritzsche & Zompro, 2008: Brazil [2] [3] Lamproblatta Hebard, 1919; L. albipalpus Hebard, 1919: Panama; Colombia; Brazil (Amapá) [4]
Stolotermitidae is a family of termites in the order Blattodea, ... This page was last edited on 12 June 2024, ... Code of Conduct;
Celatoblatta is a genus of cockroaches in the family Blattidae with species from Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. [1] " Celato" means concealed and the members of this genus are all small, fast-moving nocturnal species that hide during the day under bark and rocks. [2]