Blattellinae

Blattellinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Blattellinae: //blætɛˈlaɪniː//

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Images

Blatella germanica p1160197 by David Monniaux. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Blattella vaga by Annika Lindqvist. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Asian Cockroach,Nativeplants Botanical Garden by Nativeplants garden. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Ectobius vittiventris und Blattella germanica by Amada44, Lmbuga, derivative work Lämpel. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.
Ischnoptera deropeltiformis adult female NC crop by Happy1892. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
An Asian cockroach (Blattella asahinai; possibly) by Billjones94. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Blattellinae is a subfamily of the wood cockroach family, Ectobiidae, including the German cockroach and several endangered species. It consists of around 70 genera and is found worldwide.

Distribution

Worldwide, with >870 species in 70 genera globally; 5 genera in specific regions.

Conservation Status

Includes endangered species such as Hololeptoblatta and Miriamrothschildia.

Economic Impact

Includes global household pest Blattella germanica (German cockroach).

Tags

  • Blattellinae
  • cockroach
  • Ectobiidae
  • German cockroach
  • endangered species
  • insects