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iNocticolidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Subclass: Pterygota Infraclass: Neoptera Order: Blattodea Family: Nocticolidae
Genera
Nocticola (18 species) Spelaeoblatta (2 species)

The Nocticolidae is a family of the Blattodea order (cockroaches). It consists of 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.

[edit] Sources

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