Nocticolidae

Nocticolidae
Nocticolidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Blattaria
Family: Nocticolidae
Genera

Nocticola (18 species)
Spelaeoblatta (2 species)

Nocticolidae is a small family in the order Blattaria (cockroaches). It consists of only 20 species in 2 genera. They are found in Africa, Asia and Australia. Most live in cave habitats, although a few are associated with termites.

Sources

  • Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders, edited by Christopher O'Toole, ISBN 1-55297-612-2, 2002