👉 Pelioptera is a group of small, fast-moving insects that are part of the order Hemiptera, which also includes ants and termites. They have large, flattened bodies with long, thin legs that help them move quickly through soil or other surfaces. The family Pelioninae contains numerous species, including the common cockroach (Ctenophora), which is a medium-sized insect with wings and a head similar to flies.