Blaberidae
- Pronunciation
- /BLAY-ber-ID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Blaberid
- Plural
- Blaberidae
Definition
A family of cockroaches belonging to the order Blattodea, known for their large size and varied habitats.
Full guide
Read the full Blaberidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Latin *blabera*, meaning 'a noisy insect'.
Example
The Blaberidae family includes species like the giant cave cockroach, _Blaberus giganteus_.