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Blatta

Blatta

9.9
A type of cockroach often found in houses
  • noun
  • /ˈblætə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Blatta includes some of the most common household cockroaches.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the habits of Blatta species found in urban apartments.

  • I found a Blatta in my kitchen last night.

  • Many pest control guides mention Blatta as a major cockroach group.

  • The Blatta species can reproduce quickly.

  • Many pest control guides mention Blatta as a major cockroach group.

  • Scientists studied the habits of Blatta species found in urban apartments.

  • The genus Blatta includes some of the most common household cockroaches.

Synonyms

genus Blatta
vsBlatta
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of cockroaches that live in and around buildings worldwide

is the broader genus description emphasizing common building infestations worldwide

Compounds

Blatta orientalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large dark brown cockroach from Asia now found worldwide

genus Blatta
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of cockroaches that live in and around buildings worldwide

Surface Forms

Blatta singular
Blatta plural

Etymology

Blatta comes from the old Latin word blatta, which meant a small night insect like a 'moth' and was later used for cockroaches. That's why the scientific name Blatta today labels a group of common household cockroaches.