Superorder Dictyoptera (Termites, Cockroaches & Mantids)

The superorder Dictyoptera include termites, cockroaches, and mantids and are hemimetabolous, meaning after hatching from eggs they develop from immature to adult through many stages of molting.

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Background image by M.E.S. member Roger Rittmaster. Possible ID: Dusky Cockroach Ectobius lapponicus